Sodium Cyanate
INCI: SODIUM CYANATE (NOT AN ESTABLISHED COSMETIC INCI INGREDIENT)
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Toxicological Studies
6 study endpoints found for Sodium Cyanate. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
| Endpoint | Value | Route | Species | Study Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOAEL | 147 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | 51 mg/kg bw/day | oral | monkey | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | 300 mg/kg bw/day | oral | mouse | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | 53.5 mg/kg bw/day | oral | dog | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | 30 mg/kg bw/day | oral | dog | oral | REACH |
| LOAEL | 150 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
Expert Verdict
🚨 PROHIBITED. Classified as toxic (H300+H310+H330 for related cyanides). EU Annex II Entry 111 bans hydrogen cyanide and its salts. Do NOT use in any cosmetic formulation
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Cyanate safe in cosmetics?
🚨 PROHIBITED. Classified as toxic (H300+H310+H330 for related cyanides). EU Annex II Entry 111 bans hydrogen cyanide and its salts. Do NOT use in any cosmetic formulation The EU classifies Sodium Cyanate as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR. 6 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Is Sodium Cyanate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Cyanate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Cyanate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Cyanate functions as: Industrial chemical — NOT a cosmetic ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 917-61-3.
What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Cyanate?
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.
What is the NOAEL for Sodium Cyanate?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Sodium Cyanate is 147 mg/kg bw/day based on a oral study via oral route in rat. A total of 6 study endpoints are available. Source: REACH.
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