Is Ethiodized Oil safe in cosmetics?
Ethiodized Oil has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Ethiodized Oil
INCI: ETHIODIZED OIL
Ethiodized Oil (CAS 8008-53-5 [^1_10]) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Radiographic contrast medium (pharmaceutical); limited cosmetic relevance —. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Radiographic contrast medium (pharmaceutical); limited cosmetic relevance — sometimes listed as skin-conditioning agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no specific CFR prohibition; however, it is an FDA-regulated injectable drug (Lipiodol); cosmetic use would require full safety substantiation
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ethiodized Oil.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Ethiodized Oil.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethiodized Oil allowed in the EU?
Ethiodized Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ethiodized Oil do in cosmetics?
Ethiodized Oil functions as: Radiographic contrast medium (pharmaceutical); limited cosmetic relevance — sometimes listed as skin-conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8008-53-5 [^1_10].
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