Sodium Molybdate

INCI: SODIUM MOLYBDATE

CAS Number
7631-95-0 (anhydrous); 10102-40-6 (dihydrate)
Function
Corrosion inhibitor; not a standard cosmetic functional ingredient — primarily industrial/feed additive
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not recognized as a standard cosmetic ingredient; GRAS for certain food-contact uses

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

🚫 Classified Repr. Cat. 2 (H361d — suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child); not appropriate for cosmetic formulation; heavy metal concerns with molybdenum

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

endocrine_disruptor

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Molybdate safe in cosmetics?

🚫 Classified Repr. Cat. 2 (H361d — suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child); not appropriate for cosmetic formulation; heavy metal concerns with molybdenum The EU classifies Sodium Molybdate as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Sodium Molybdate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Molybdate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Molybdate functions as: Corrosion inhibitor; not a standard cosmetic functional ingredient — primarily industrial/feed additive. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 7631-95-0 (anhydrous); 10102-40-6 (dihydrate).

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Molybdate?

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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