Is Ammonium Hexafluorophosphate safe in cosmetics?
Ammonium Hexafluorophosphate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: restricted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Ammonium Hexafluorophosphate
Also known as: Phosphate(1-), hexafluoro-, ammonium (1:1), Phosphate(1-), hexafluoro-, ammonium
INCI: AMMONIUM HEXAFLUOROPHOSPHATE
Ammonium Hexafluorophosphate (CAS 16941-11-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Oral care (fluoride/phosphate source). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited, max 0.15%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Oral care (fluoride/phosphate source)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
EU Max Conc.
0.15%
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
Limited use — would fall under FDA fluoride OTC monograph if used in oral care; not widely utilized
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ammonium Hexafluorophosphate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
pH regulating agent
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Ammonium Hexafluorophosphate.
Known Synonyms
Phosphate(1-), hexafluoro-, ammonium (1:1)
Phosphate(1-), hexafluoro-, ammonium
Chemical Function
pH regulating agent
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ammonium Hexafluorophosphate allowed in the EU?
Ammonium Hexafluorophosphate EU regulatory status: prohibited. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.15%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ammonium Hexafluorophosphate do in cosmetics?
Ammonium Hexafluorophosphate functions as: Oral care (fluoride/phosphate source). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 16941-11-0.
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