Sodium Humate

INCI: SODIUM HUMATE

CAS Number
68131-04-4
Function
Absorbent, Antimicrobial, Buffering, Chelating
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Listed as a substance added to food (21 CFR 173.310 โ€” boiler water additive); permitted in cosmetics with no specific restriction

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Limited cosmetic-specific toxicological data; potential heavy metal contamination from natural humic sources requires raw material COA verification; antimicrobial claims need substantiation

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

natural-origin fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Humate safe in cosmetics?

Limited cosmetic-specific toxicological data; potential heavy metal contamination from natural humic sources requires raw material COA verification; antimicrobial claims need substantiation The EU classifies Sodium Humate as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Sodium Humate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Humate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Humate functions as: Absorbent, Antimicrobial, Buffering, Chelating. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68131-04-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Humate?

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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