Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient GHS Classified

Sodium Carbonate Peroxide

INCI: SODIUM CARBONATE PEROXIDE

CAS Number
15630-89-4
Function
Oxidizing agent, oral care agent (tooth whitening/bleaching), deodorant
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
EU Max Conc. 0.1%
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted in OTC oral care; regulated as H₂O₂ source

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
high

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GHS Hazard Classification

Globally Harmonized System classification per ECHA C&L inventory and ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards.

Signal Word
DANGER
Pictograms
flam circle; excl mark;warn
Hazard Statements
May intensify fire; oxidizer Harmful if swallowed Causes serious eye irritation May cause respiratory irritation Toxic to aquatic life
Short-term Exposure Effects
The substance is severely irritating to the eyes. The substance is irritating to the respiratory tract. The substance is mildly irritating to the skin.
Long-term Exposure Effects
Lungs may be affected by repeated or prolongated exposure. Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis.
Routes of Exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion.

Expert Verdict

Oxidizer/irritant: Acute Tox. 4 (oral, H302), Eye Dam. 1 (H318). Must control released H₂O₂ concentration. Not suitable for leave-on skin products at significant levels. Requires stability testing to confirm H₂O₂ release rate

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Carbonate Peroxide safe in cosmetics?

Oxidizer/irritant: Acute Tox. 4 (oral, H302), Eye Dam. 1 (H318). Must control released H₂O₂ concentration. Not suitable for leave-on skin products at significant levels. Requires stability testing to confirm H₂O₂ release rate The EU classifies Sodium Carbonate Peroxide as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Sodium Carbonate Peroxide allowed in the EU?

Sodium Carbonate Peroxide EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.1%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sodium Carbonate Peroxide do in cosmetics?

Sodium Carbonate Peroxide functions as: Oxidizing agent, oral care agent (tooth whitening/bleaching), deodorant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 15630-89-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Carbonate Peroxide?

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.

Is Sodium Carbonate Peroxide classified as hazardous under GHS?

Sodium Carbonate Peroxide carries a GHS signal word of "DANGER". Hazard statements: May intensify fire; oxidizer Harmful if swallowed Causes serious eye irritation May cause respiratory irritation Toxic to aquatic life. This classification is based on the ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Card and ECHA C&L inventory data. Note: GHS classification applies to the pure substance — at cosmetic use concentrations, hazard thresholds may not be met.

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