Strontium Acetate

INCI: STRONTIUM ACETATE

CAS Number
543-94-2
Function
Oral care, soothing (anti-sensitivity in dentifrices)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
EU Max Conc. 3.5%
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted in OTC oral care; no specific cosmetic restriction; previously used in desensitizing toothpastes

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Potential CMR classification under review by ECHA for strontium salts broadly โ€” industry defense underway to maintain Annex III entry

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

eu_cosing_listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Strontium Acetate safe in cosmetics?

Potential CMR classification under review by ECHA for strontium salts broadly โ€” industry defense underway to maintain Annex III entry The EU classifies Strontium Acetate as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Strontium Acetate allowed in the EU?

Strontium Acetate EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 3.5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Strontium Acetate do in cosmetics?

Strontium Acetate functions as: Oral care, soothing (anti-sensitivity in dentifrices). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 543-94-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Strontium Acetate?

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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