Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
BANNED in EU (Annex II/297). Prohibited in Canada. Selenium compounds are toxic at low doses; risk of selenosis, nail/hair changes, GI effects. Do NOT formulate. [^1_15][^1_14]
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Selenium Aspartate safe in cosmetics?
BANNED in EU (Annex II/297). Prohibited in Canada. Selenium compounds are toxic at low doses; risk of selenosis, nail/hair changes, GI effects. Do NOT formulate. [^1_15][^1_14] The EU classifies Selenium Aspartate as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Selenium Aspartate allowed in the EU?
Selenium Aspartate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Selenium Aspartate do in cosmetics?
Selenium Aspartate functions as: Skin conditioning [^1_13]. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned in CosIng [^1_12].
What is the Margin of Safety for Selenium Aspartate?
adequate 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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