Tantalum Ethoxide/Isopropoxide

INCI: NOT ASSIGNED A STANDARD COSMETIC INCI NAME โ€” THIS IS PRIMARILY AN INDUSTRIAL CHEMICAL

CAS Number
6074-84-6 (tantalum ethoxide); tantalum isopropoxide: 1992-92-5
Function
Industrial: precursor for tantalum oxide thin films and optical coatings
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not recognized as a cosmetic ingredient

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

๐Ÿšซ Not a cosmetic ingredient. Highly reactive โ€” hydrolyzes readily. Used exclusively in electronics/materials science for vapor deposition of tantalum oxide films. Should NOT be formulated into cosmetic products

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tantalum Ethoxide/Isopropoxide safe in cosmetics?

๐Ÿšซ Not a cosmetic ingredient. Highly reactive โ€” hydrolyzes readily. Used exclusively in electronics/materials science for vapor deposition of tantalum oxide films. Should NOT be formulated into cosmetic products The EU classifies Tantalum Ethoxide/Isopropoxide as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Tantalum Ethoxide/Isopropoxide allowed in the EU?

Tantalum Ethoxide/Isopropoxide EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Tantalum Ethoxide/Isopropoxide do in cosmetics?

Tantalum Ethoxide/Isopropoxide functions as: Industrial: precursor for tantalum oxide thin films and optical coatings. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 6074-84-6 (tantalum ethoxide); tantalum isopropoxide: 1992-92-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Tantalum Ethoxide/Isopropoxide?

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.

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