Is Chloroplatinic Acid safe in cosmetics?
Chloroplatinic Acid has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: prohibited.
Poor
Cosmetic Ingredient
Chloroplatinic Acid
Also known as: Platinate(2-), hexachloro-, dihydrogen, (OC-6-11)-, Platinic acid (H2PtCl6), Platinum chloride (H2PtCl6), Chloroplatinic(IV) acid, Dihydrogen hexachloroplatinate (+10 more)
INCI: CHLOROPLATINIC ACID
Chloroplatinic Acid (CAS 16941-12-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Catalyst (industrial); no established cosmetic function. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. 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
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Chloroplatinic Acid is prohibited in EU cosmetics but has active industrial GHS classifications (H290, H300, H301, H314, H317, H318, H334, H372).
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Catalyst (industrial); no established cosmetic function
Safety Rating
POOR
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
hexachloroplatinum(2-);hydron
InChIKey
GBFHNZZOZWQQPA-UHFFFAOYSA-J
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
prohibited
US Notes
TSCA listed for industrial use only. No FDA approval for cosmetic use.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Chloroplatinic Acid.
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EU CLP Annex VI Harmonized Classification
Legally binding harmonized classification per Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP) Annex VI.
Signal Word
Danger
Pictograms
Acute ToxicityCorrosiveHealth Hazard
Hazard Class and Category
Acute Tox. 3 *; Skin Corr. 1B; Resp. Sens. 1; Skin Sens. 1
Hazard Statements
- H301 Toxic if swallowed
- H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
Inserted via ATP: CLP00
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
1,000 - 10,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE; GROUP
SVHC Candidate
No
Hazard classification: Restricted (Annex XVII)
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Chloroplatinic Acid.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Known Synonyms
Platinate(2-), hexachloro-, dihydrogen, (OC-6-11)-
Platinic acid (H2PtCl6)
Platinum chloride (H2PtCl6)
Chloroplatinic(IV) acid
Dihydrogen hexachloroplatinate
Dihydrogen hexachloroplatinate(2-)
EINECS 241-010-7
Hexachloroplatinic(4+) acid, hydrogen-
Hexachloroplatinic(IV) acid
Hydrogen hexachloroplatinate(4+)
Hydrogen hexachloroplatinate(IV)
NSC 4958
Platinic chloride
Speier's catalyst
UNII-Q65224GJ7F
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chloroplatinic Acid allowed in the EU?
Chloroplatinic Acid EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Chloroplatinic Acid do in cosmetics?
Chloroplatinic Acid functions as: Catalyst (industrial); no established cosmetic function. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 16941-12-1.
Is Chloroplatinic Acid used outside cosmetics?
Chloroplatinic Acid also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Chloroplatinic Acid have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Chloroplatinic Acid is prohibited in EU cosmetics but has active industrial GHS classifications (H290, H300, H301, H314, H317, H318, H334, H372).
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