Terbium Chloride

INCI: TERBIUM CHLORIDE

CAS Number
13798-24-8 (hexahydrate)
Function
Colorant (rare earth compound)
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not listed as an approved color additive by FDA; use as colorant would require FDA approval

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

๐Ÿ”ด Rare earth element โ€” potential for bioaccumulation; hygroscopic ; no established cosmetic safety profile; reproductive toxicity data lacking; environmental concerns with rare earth disposal

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

colorant

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Terbium Chloride safe in cosmetics?

๐Ÿ”ด Rare earth element โ€” potential for bioaccumulation; hygroscopic ; no established cosmetic safety profile; reproductive toxicity data lacking; environmental concerns with rare earth disposal The EU classifies Terbium Chloride as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Terbium Chloride allowed in the EU?

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

What does Terbium Chloride do in cosmetics?

Terbium Chloride functions as: Colorant (rare earth compound). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 13798-24-8 (hexahydrate).

What is the Margin of Safety for Terbium Chloride?

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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