Is Radium Ore Powder safe in cosmetics?
Radium Ore Powder has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
POOR
Cosmetic Ingredient
Radium Ore Powder
INCI: RADIUM ORE POWDER
Radium Ore Powder (CAS Not specifically assigned (complex mineral mixture containing radium isotopes)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Abrasive, antimicrobial, antioxidant, humectant, preservative (as listed in. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (complex mineral mixture containing radium isotopes)
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Function
Abrasive, antimicrobial, antioxidant, humectant, preservative (as listed in CosIng)
Editorial assessment
POOR
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US 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, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Radium Ore Powder.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Radium Ore Powder — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
preservative
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
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