Is Phosphate Buffered Saline safe in cosmetics?
Phosphate Buffered Saline has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Phosphate Buffered Saline
INCI: PHOSPHATE BUFFERED SALINE
Phosphate Buffered Saline (CAS Not individually assigned (mixture: NaCl, KCl, Na₂HPO₄, KH₂PO₄)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Solvent, buffering agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not individually assigned (mixture: NaCl, KCl, Na₂HPO₄, KH₂PO₄)
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Function
Solvent, buffering agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR Expert Panel: safe in present practices of use and concentration (2021)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Phosphate Buffered Saline.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Phosphate Buffered Saline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phosphate Buffered Saline allowed in the EU?
Phosphate Buffered Saline EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Phosphate Buffered Saline do in cosmetics?
Phosphate Buffered Saline functions as: Solvent, buffering agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (mixture: NaCl, KCl, Na₂HPO₄, KH₂PO₄).
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