Is Magnesium Bromide safe in cosmetics?
Magnesium Bromide has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Magnesium Bromide
INCI: MAGNESIUM BROMIDE
Magnesium Bromide (CAS 7789-48-2 (anhydrous); also referenced as 13446-53-2 (hexahydrate)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Viscosity controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
7789-48-2 (anhydrous); also referenced as 13446-53-2 (hexahydrate)
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Function
Viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed. Not listed as a prohibited or restricted ingredient
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Magnesium Bromide.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Magnesium Bromide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Magnesium Bromide allowed in the EU?
Magnesium Bromide EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Magnesium Bromide do in cosmetics?
Magnesium Bromide functions as: Viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 7789-48-2 (anhydrous); also referenced as 13446-53-2 (hexahydrate).
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