Sodium Ferrocyanide

INCI: SODIUM FERROCYANIDE

CAS Number
13601-19-9
Function
Anticaking agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically listed as a color additive; permitted in food-grade salt as anticaking (E 535) โ€” limited cosmetic use data

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

GHS: H302+H312 โ€” harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin at high concentrations ; cyanide liberation possible under strongly acidic conditions or UV exposure; limited cosmetic-specific safety data

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Ferrocyanide safe in cosmetics?

GHS: H302+H312 โ€” harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin at high concentrations ; cyanide liberation possible under strongly acidic conditions or UV exposure; limited cosmetic-specific safety data The EU classifies Sodium Ferrocyanide as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Sodium Ferrocyanide allowed in the EU?

Sodium Ferrocyanide EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sodium Ferrocyanide do in cosmetics?

Sodium Ferrocyanide functions as: Anticaking agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 13601-19-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Ferrocyanide?

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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