Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Silver CMR Cat. 2 classification; lactic acid carrier may enhance silver penetration vs. inorganic silver salts; must assess total silver exposure; argyria risk at high concentrations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Silver Lactate safe in cosmetics?
Silver CMR Cat. 2 classification; lactic acid carrier may enhance silver penetration vs. inorganic silver salts; must assess total silver exposure; argyria risk at high concentrations The EU classifies Silver Lactate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Silver Lactate allowed in the EU?
Silver Lactate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Silver Lactate do in cosmetics?
Silver Lactate functions as: Antimicrobial; skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 128-00-7.
What is the Margin of Safety for Silver Lactate?
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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