Cosmetic Ingredient

Magnesium peroxide

Also known as: UN 1476 (DOT), Peroxyde de magnesium, EINECS No.: 215-627-7

CAS 1335-26-8

Magnesium peroxide (CAS 1335-26-8) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 2 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA CPDat.

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SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
0
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
2
SOURCE eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 6 fields
Name
Magnesium peroxide
CAS Number
1335-26-8
DTXSID
DTXSID201014606
Synonyms
UN 1476 (DOT)Peroxyde de magnesiumEINECS No.: 215-627-7

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 3 records
Oxidizing agent

Regulatory Lists

Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 2 records
ListKeywordSource
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)Government of CanadaCPCat
Canada; pharmaceuticalDrugBankDrugBank

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
Cosmetic Ingredient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What regulatory lists include Magnesium peroxide?

Magnesium peroxide appears on 2 regulatory/inventory lists including Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014), Canada; pharmaceutical. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is Magnesium peroxide used in cosmetics?

Yes, Magnesium peroxide is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Magnesium Peroxide. 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 Magnesium peroxide come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA CPDat, EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Does Magnesium peroxide have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?

Magnesium peroxide is classified GHS Danger (H302, H314, H335, H272, H271) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.

Is Magnesium peroxide used outside industrial chemicals?

Magnesium peroxide also appears in cosmetics databases.