Is Tungsten Oxide safe in cosmetics?
Tungsten Oxide has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Tungsten Oxide
INCI: TUNGSTEN OXIDE
Tungsten Oxide (CAS 1314-35-8 (WO₃)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Abrasive, deodorant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Abrasive, deodorant
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically regulated; permitted under general cosmetic ingredient provisions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Tungsten Oxide.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Tungsten Oxide — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to Tungsten Oxide by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
21
Lowest NOAEL
2 mg/kg bw/day
Highest NOAEL
500 mg/kg bw/day
ECHA
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tungsten Oxide allowed in the EU?
Tungsten Oxide EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tungsten Oxide do in cosmetics?
Tungsten Oxide functions as: Abrasive, deodorant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1314-35-8 (WO₃).
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