Is Barium Hexaferrite safe in cosmetics?
Barium Hexaferrite has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: prohibited.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Barium Hexaferrite
Also known as: Maniperm 860, EC No.: 234-387-4, 234-387-4, Ba-Ferrite 360, BF 2700
INCI: BARIUM HEXAFERRITE
Barium Hexaferrite (CAS 11138-11-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Not a cosmetic ingredient (magnetic ceramic compound). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Not a cosmetic ingredient (magnetic ceramic compound)
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
prohibited
US Notes
Not permitted for cosmetic use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Barium Hexaferrite.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Surface modifier
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Barium Hexaferrite.
Known Synonyms
Maniperm 860
EC No.: 234-387-4
234-387-4
Ba-Ferrite 360
BF 2700
Chemical Function
Surface modifier
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Barium Hexaferrite allowed in the EU?
Barium Hexaferrite EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Barium Hexaferrite do in cosmetics?
Barium Hexaferrite functions as: Not a cosmetic ingredient (magnetic ceramic compound). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 11138-11-7.
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