Is Sodium Carbonate Peroxide safe in cosmetics?
Sodium Carbonate Peroxide has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Sodium Carbonate Peroxide
Also known as: EINECS 239-707-6, UNII-Z7G82NV92P
INCI: SODIUM CARBONATE PEROXIDE
Sodium Carbonate Peroxide (CAS 15630-89-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Oxidizing agent, oral care agent (tooth whitening/bleaching), deodorant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 0.1%; GHS signal word DANGER. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Sodium Carbonate Peroxide is classified GHS Danger (H272, H302, H318, H315, H335) in the chemicals database but is restricted in EU cosmetics at max 0.1%.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status/eu_max; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Oxidizing agent, oral care agent (tooth whitening/bleaching), deodorant
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
tetrasodium;hydrogen peroxide;dicarbonate
InChIKey
MSLRPWGRFCKNIZ-UHFFFAOYSA-J
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
0.1%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted in OTC oral care; regulated as H₂O₂ source
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Sodium Carbonate Peroxide.
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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 circleExcl markWarn
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.
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
100,000 - 1,000,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
PubChem Annotations
Safety and regulatory annotations from PubChem (NCBI) aggregated sources.
Safety (2)
ICSC Safety Card
1744
Source: ILO-WHO International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs)
Skin Eye Respiratory Irritation
An eye irritation study was performed with New Zealand White rabbits. ... The 1% aqueous solution was considered not irritant while the powder was considered a severe irritant.
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
Regulatory (1)
JECFA Evaluation
SODIUM CARBONATE PEROXIDE | 1989 | NOT SPECIFIED | When used according to the draft guidelines produced by the joint FAO/WHO committee of government experts on the code of principles concerning milk and milk products, lactoperoxidase/thiocyanate/peroxide system for milk preservation does not present a toxicological hazard. | TRS 789-JECFA 35/28
Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Bleaching agent
Brightener
Cleaning agent
Deodorizer
Oxidizing agent
Surfactant (surface active agent)
pH regulating agent
Regulatory List Membership (1)
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Sodium Carbonate Peroxide.
Regulatory Flags
epa_safer_alternative
Known Synonyms
EINECS 239-707-6
UNII-Z7G82NV92P
Chemical Function
Bleaching agent
Regulatory Lists
active_ingredient; Europe; Pesticides
Cleaning products and household care - dishwasher and dishes - automatic dishwashing detergent; Europe
Europe; Personal care - oral and dental care - teeth whitener
Europe; Personal care - oral and dental care - teeth whitener
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
Is Sodium Carbonate Peroxide used outside cosmetics?
Sodium Carbonate Peroxide also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Sodium Carbonate Peroxide have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Sodium Carbonate Peroxide is classified GHS Danger (H272, H302, H318, H315, H335) in the chemicals database but is restricted in EU cosmetics at max 0.1%.
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