What is the NOAEL for Germanium oxide (GeO2)?
Germanium oxide (GeO2) has 6 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 0.335 mg/m3 via inhalation in Human. Source: ToxValDB_GESTIS_DNEL.
NOAEL Data
REACH Registered
Cosmetic Ingredient
Germanium oxide (GeO2)
Also known as: Germanium(IV) oxide, Germanium dioxide, Germanium dioxide (GeO2), EINECS 215-180-8, Germanic acid (+1 more)
CAS 1310-53-8
Germanium oxide (GeO2) (CAS 1310-53-8) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: REACH registered, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS, ECHA REACH.
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Germanium oxide (GeO2) is prohibited in EU cosmetics but has active industrial GHS classifications (H302, H318, H361f, H373, H400, H412).
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Cross-vertical comparison
Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
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noael studies public
NOAEL studies
6
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chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
0
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eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified
Chemical Identity
CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.
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DSSTox identifiers
12 fields
Name
Germanium oxide (GeO2)
CAS Number
1310-53-8
DTXSID
DTXSID0051653
Molecular Formula
Ge.2O
InChI Key
OLQSNYOQJMTVNH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
105.911007
Synonyms
Germanium(IV) oxideGermanium dioxideGermanium dioxide (GeO2)EINECS 215-180-8Germanic acidUNII-5O6CM4W76A
Functional Uses
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
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EPA CPDat
1 records
Biocide
NOAEL Studies
Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.
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NOAEL studies
Showing 6 of 6 studies
| Value | Unit | Endpoint | Route | Species | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| =0.335 | mg/m3 | DNEL systemic | inhalation | Human | ToxValDB_GESTIS_DNEL |
| 5O6CM4W76A | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 5O6CM4W76A | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 5O6CM4W76A | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 5O6CM4W76A | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| >1.42 | mg/L | LC50 | Inhalation | - | NTP_ICE_acute_inhalation |
Showing 6 of 6 studies
REACH Registration
Registration status from the ECHA REACH registered substances database.
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ECHA (EU)
1 records
| Status | Name | EC Number | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered | Germanium dioxide | 215-180-8 | ECHA overview → |
Australian Status (AICIS)
Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.
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AICIS inventory
1 records
Inventory Status
listed
Cosmetic Safety Profile
Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.
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CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
prohibited
Max
-
Category
Skin Conditioning
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Germanium oxide (GeO2) used in cosmetics?
Yes, Germanium oxide (GeO2) is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Germanium Dioxide. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.
Where does the safety data for Germanium oxide (GeO2) come from?
Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, ECHA REACH, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Does Germanium oxide (GeO2) have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Germanium oxide (GeO2) is prohibited in EU cosmetics but has active industrial GHS classifications (H302, H318, H361f, H373, H400, H412).
Is Germanium oxide (GeO2) used outside industrial chemicals?
Germanium oxide (GeO2) also appears in cosmetics databases.