Is Colloidal Platinum safe in cosmetics?
Colloidal Platinum has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Colloidal Platinum
INCI: COLLOIDAL PLATINUM
Colloidal Platinum (CAS 7440-06-4 (Platinum)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, antioxidant (claimed radical scavenger). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning, antioxidant (claimed radical scavenger)
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA: No specific cosmetic restrictions for platinum. General safety requirements apply under FD&C Act/MoCRA.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Colloidal Platinum.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Colloidal Platinum.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Colloidal Platinum allowed in the EU?
Colloidal Platinum EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Colloidal Platinum do in cosmetics?
Colloidal Platinum functions as: Skin conditioning, antioxidant (claimed radical scavenger). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 7440-06-4 (Platinum).
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