Is Bismuth Subgallate safe in cosmetics?
Bismuth Subgallate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Bismuth Subgallate
Also known as: Caswell No. 098B, EINECS 202-742-2, EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 098601, Bismuth subgallas, Bismutum subgallicum (+9 more)
INCI: BISMUTH SUBGALLATE
Bismuth Subgallate (CAS 99-26-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin protectant, astringent, cosmetic colorant (white pigment). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Skin protectant, astringent, cosmetic colorant (white pigment)
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
bismuth;5-carboxy-3-hydroxybenzene-1,2-diolate;hydroxide
InChIKey
JAONZGLTYYUPCT-UHFFFAOYSA-K
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically reviewed by CIR as a standalone monograph. FDA permits bismuth compounds in OTC drug products; cosmetic use follows general safety provisions.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Bismuth Subgallate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Bismuth Subgallate.
Regulatory Flags
colorant
Known Synonyms
Caswell No. 098B
EINECS 202-742-2
EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 098601
Bismuth subgallas
Bismutum subgallicum
Wismutgallat, basisches
Dermatol puder
UNII-YIW503MI7V
Dermatol
Wismutgallathydroxid
basic bismuth 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoate
basisches Wismutgallat
gallic acid bismuth basic salt
1,3,2-Benzodioxabismole-5-carboxylic acid, 2,7-dihydroxy-
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
active_ingredient; animal_products; Europe; pharmaceutical; residue
Canada; pharmaceutical
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bismuth Subgallate allowed in the EU?
Bismuth Subgallate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Bismuth Subgallate do in cosmetics?
Bismuth Subgallate functions as: Skin protectant, astringent, cosmetic colorant (white pigment). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 99-26-3.
Is Bismuth Subgallate used outside cosmetics?
Bismuth Subgallate also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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