Danger GHS03GHS08GHS06 NOAEL Data IARC Group 2B Prop 65 REACH Registered Cosmetic Ingredient

Potassium bromate

Also known as: Bromate, potassium, EEC No. E924, EINECS 231-829-8, NSC 215200, Potassium bromate(DOT) (+3 more)

CAS 7758-01-2

Potassium bromate (CAS 7758-01-2) is a chemical substance with GHS signal word Danger; key hazard signal: H271; H350; H301. Key regulatory status: California Proposition 65, REACH registered, 4 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from ECHA CLP, EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS, IARC, ECHA REACH, CA Prop 65, ILO ICSC, EPA TRI.

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SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
26
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
4
SOURCE eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Danger

Chemical Identity

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

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 14 fields
Name
Potassium bromate
CAS Number
7758-01-2
DTXSID
DTXSID6020195
Molecular Formula
BrHO3.K
InChI Key
OCATYIAKPYKMPG-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Monoisotopic Mass
166.874613
Synonyms
Bromate, potassiumEEC No. E924EINECS 231-829-8NSC 215200Potassium bromate(DOT)UNII-04MB35W6ZAE924potassium trioxobromate

IARC Carcinogen Classification

Carcinogenic hazard classification from IARC monograph evaluations.

SOURCE IARC Monographs on the Identification of Carcinogenic Hazards to Humans 1 records
GroupMeaningEvaluatedVolume
Group 2BPossibly carcinogenic1998Sup 7, 73

California Proposition 65

California OEHHA listing status and toxicity category.

SOURCE California OEHHA Proposition 65 List 1 records
ChemicalToxicity TypeCancerDevelopmentalListed
-cancerYesNo-

GHS / CLP Classification

EU harmonized hazard classification, hazard statements, pictograms, and signal word.

SOURCE EU CLP Annex VI (ECHA) 1 classifications
Hazard ClassH-StatementsPictogramsSignal
Ox. Sol. 1; Carc. 1B; Acute Tox. 3 *H271; H350; H301GHS03; GHS08; GHS06Danger

ICSC Chemical Safety

International Chemical Safety Card hazard and exposure summary.

SOURCE ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards 1 records
FieldValue
Short-term EffectsThe substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Ingestion could cause effects on the kidneys and central nervous system. This may result in renal failure, respiratory depression and hearing loss. The effects may be delayed.
Long-term EffectsThis substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans.
Routes of ExposureThe substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 5 records
Oxidizing agentLeavening agentFillerFood preservative

Regulatory Lists

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

SOURCE EPA CPDat 4 records
ListKeywordSource
OEHHA Proposition 65 (3/2019)STATE OF CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCYOEHHA Proposition 65 List
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)FDAUnited States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
banned; Europe; Personal careEuropean CommissionCosIng
OEHHA Proposition 65 (1/2023)California Office of Environmental Health Hazard AssessmentOEHHA Proposition 65 List

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 26 of 26 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
AB1ug/dayCalifornia Proposition 65 NSRL--California Proposition 65
AB1ug/dayCalifornia Proposition 65 NSRL--California Proposition 65
AB1ug/dayCalifornia Proposition 65 NSRL--California Proposition 65
AB1ug/dayCalifornia Proposition 65 NSRL--California Proposition 65
ABcancerlisting typeCalifornia Proposition 65 listing--California Proposition 65
ABcancerlisting typeCalifornia Proposition 65 listing--California Proposition 65
ABcancerlisting typeCalifornia Proposition 65 listing--California Proposition 65
ABcancerlisting typeCalifornia Proposition 65 listing--California Proposition 65
04MB35W6ZAUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
04MB35W6ZAUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
04MB35W6ZAUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
04MB35W6ZAUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
2BIARC groupIARC carcinogenicity classification--IARC Monographs
2unitlessIARC group--NTP_ICE_cancer
=160mg/kg bw/dayLOELoralRatToxValDB_ECOTOX
1.5mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralratCOSMOS_DB
3.3mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralratCOSMOS_DB
3.75mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralratCOSMOS_DB
11.25mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralmouseCOSMOS_DB
25mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralratCOSMOS_DB
41.9mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralratCOSMOS_DB
78mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralmouseCOSMOS_DB
119.8mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralmouseCOSMOS_DB
134.7mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralhamsterCOSMOS_DB
300mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralratCOSMOS_DB
<20mg/kg bw/dayNOELoralRatToxValDB_HESS

Showing 26 of 26 studies

REACH Registration

Registration status from the ECHA REACH registered substances database.

SOURCE ECHA (EU) 1 records
StatusNameEC NumberLink
RegisteredPotassium bromate231-829-8ECHA overview →

EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI)

TRI hazard and reporting flags for the matched chemical.

SOURCE EPA Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) chemical list 1 records
ChemicalCategoryFlags
Potassium bromate--

Australian Status (AICIS)

Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.

SOURCE AICIS inventory 1 records
Inventory Status
listed

Cosmetic Safety Profile

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

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
prohibited
Max
-
Category
Cosmetic Ingredient
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Pharmaceutical Data

Same-CAS pharmaceutical records from drug and bioactivity sources.

SOURCE EMBL-EBI ChEMBL POTASSIUM BROMATE
ChEMBL Phase
Not listed
Adverse Events
0
Bioactivity
0
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GHS hazard classification for Potassium bromate?

Potassium bromate (CAS 7758-01-2) is classified under EU CLP Annex VI as Ox. Sol. 1; Carc. 1B; Acute Tox. 3 * with signal word Danger. Hazard statements: H271; H350; H301. Source: EU CLP Annex VI (ECHA).

What is the NOAEL for Potassium bromate?

Potassium bromate has 26 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 1 ug/day. Source: California Proposition 65.

What regulatory lists include Potassium bromate?

Potassium bromate appears on 4 regulatory/inventory lists including OEHHA Proposition 65 (3/2019), food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019), banned; Europe; Personal care, and 1 more. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is Potassium bromate a carcinogen according to IARC?

Potassium bromate is classified by IARC as Group 2B — possibly carcinogenic to humans (evaluated 1998). Source: IARC Monographs on the Identification of Carcinogenic Hazards to Humans.

Is Potassium bromate on the California Proposition 65 list?

Yes, Potassium bromate is listed under California Proposition 65 for cancer. Source: California OEHHA Proposition 65.

Is Potassium bromate used in cosmetics?

Yes, Potassium bromate is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Potassium Bromate. 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 Potassium bromate come from?

Safety data is sourced from ECHA CLP Annex VI, EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, IARC Monographs, ECHA REACH, California Proposition 65, ILO/WHO ICSC, EPA Toxics Release Inventory, CosIng / Ingredients DB, ChEMBL / DailyMed. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Does Potassium bromate have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?

Potassium bromate is prohibited in EU cosmetics but has active industrial GHS classifications (H271, H350, H301).

Is Potassium bromate used outside industrial chemicals?

Potassium bromate also appears in cosmetics, pharmaceutical databases.