Good Cosmetic Ingredient GHS Classified

NITROUS OXIDE

CAS Number
10024-97-2
Function
Propellant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status Permitted
🇺🇸 US Status Not specifically regulated

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GHS Hazard Classification

Globally Harmonized System classification per ECHA C&L inventory and ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards.

Signal Word
DANGER
Pictograms
flam circle; cylinder;gas; excl mark;warn; cancer;health haz
Hazard Statements
May cause or intensify fire; oxidizer Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated May cause drowsiness or dizziness May damage fertility or the unborn child Causes damage to the blood and the nervous system through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled
Short-term Exposure Effects
The liquid may cause frostbite. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. This may result in lowering of consciousness.
Long-term Exposure Effects
The substance may have effects on the bone marrow and nervous system. May cause reproductive toxicity in humans.
Routes of Exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation.

Expert Verdict

NITROUS OXIDE is listed in the EU CosIng database with functions: Propellant It is permitted in the EU without specific restrictions.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

cosing-sourced eu-permitted needs-enrichment endocrine_disruptor prop65 fda_food_additive jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is NITROUS OXIDE safe in cosmetics?

NITROUS OXIDE is listed in the EU CosIng database with functions: Propellant It is permitted in the EU without specific restrictions. The EU classifies NITROUS OXIDE as "Permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is NITROUS OXIDE allowed in the EU?

NITROUS OXIDE EU regulatory status: Permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does NITROUS OXIDE do in cosmetics?

NITROUS OXIDE functions as: Propellant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 10024-97-2.

Is NITROUS OXIDE classified as hazardous under GHS?

NITROUS OXIDE carries a GHS signal word of "DANGER". Hazard statements: May cause or intensify fire; oxidizer Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated May cause drowsiness or dizziness May damage fertility or the unborn child Causes damage to the blood and the nervous system through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled. This classification is based on the ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Card and ECHA C&L inventory data. Note: GHS classification applies to the pure substance — at cosmetic use concentrations, hazard thresholds may not be met.

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