Is Iron Picolinate safe in cosmetics?
Iron Picolinate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Iron Picolinate
INCI: IRON PICOLINATE
Iron Picolinate (CAS 30379-87-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning (chelated iron delivery). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning (chelated iron delivery)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
iron(3+);tris(pyridine-2-carboxylate)
InChIKey
XYLIUBFEJNAWSC-UHFFFAOYSA-K
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no specific CFR restriction; primarily known as a dietary supplement ingredient
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Iron Picolinate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Humectant
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Iron Picolinate.
Chemical Function
Humectant
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Iron Picolinate allowed in the EU?
Iron Picolinate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Iron Picolinate do in cosmetics?
Iron Picolinate functions as: Skin conditioning (chelated iron delivery). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 30379-87-4.
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