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Radium Ore Powder

INCI: RADIUM ORE POWDER

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (complex mineral mixture containing radium isotopes)
Function
Abrasive, antimicrobial, antioxidant, humectant, preservative (as listed in CosIng)
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Effectively prohibited. Radioactive materials in cosmetics are subject to FDA enforcement action; not GRAS; subject to NRC/DOE radiation safety regulations

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

BANNED SUBSTANCE. Radium is a known carcinogen (Group 1, IARC); emits alpha, beta, and gamma radiation; causes bone cancer and aplastic anemia with chronic exposure; historically used in early 1900s "glow" cosmetics with catastrophic health consequences; any cosmetic product containing this ingredient is illegal in the EU and would trigger enforcement action by FDA in the US

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

preservative

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Radium Ore Powder safe in cosmetics?

BANNED SUBSTANCE. Radium is a known carcinogen (Group 1, IARC); emits alpha, beta, and gamma radiation; causes bone cancer and aplastic anemia with chronic exposure; historically used in early 1900s "glow" cosmetics with catastrophic health consequences; any cosmetic product containing this ingredient is illegal in the EU and would trigger enforcement action by FDA in the US The EU classifies Radium Ore Powder as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Radium Ore Powder allowed in the EU?

Radium Ore Powder EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Radium Ore Powder do in cosmetics?

Radium Ore Powder functions as: Abrasive, antimicrobial, antioxidant, humectant, preservative (as listed in CosIng). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (complex mineral mixture containing radium isotopes).

What is the Margin of Safety for Radium Ore Powder?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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