Is Sapphire Powder safe in cosmetics?
Sapphire Powder has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
EXCELLENT
Cosmetic Ingredient
Sapphire Powder
INCI: SAPPHIRE POWDER
Sapphire Powder (CAS 1317-82-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Opacifying, Bulking. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
Function
Opacifying, Bulking
Editorial assessment
EXCELLENT
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — not restricted; classified as ground native gem consisting chiefly of aluminum oxide
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Sapphire Powder.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Opacifer
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Sapphire Powder — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Chemical Function
Opacifer
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sapphire Powder allowed in the EU?
Sapphire Powder EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sapphire Powder do in cosmetics?
Sapphire Powder functions as: Opacifying, Bulking. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1317-82-4.
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