Is Sodium Humate safe in cosmetics?
Sodium Humate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted. 1 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Sodium Humate
Also known as: Dolaflux, EINECS 268-608-0, Humates, sodium, Humic acid sodium salt, Humic acids, sodium salt (+2 more)
INCI: SODIUM HUMATE
Sodium Humate (CAS 68131-04-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Absorbent, Antimicrobial, Buffering, Chelating. Reported NOAEL =500 mg/kg bw/day in Rat (ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Function
Absorbent, Antimicrobial, Buffering, Chelating
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Listed as a substance added to food (21 CFR 173.310 — boiler water additive); permitted in cosmetics with no specific restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Sodium Humate.
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Toxicological Studies
1 study endpoint found for Sodium Humate. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
| Endpoint | Value | Route | Species | Study Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOAEL | =500 mg/kg bw/day | oral | Rat | short-term | ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID |
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
100 - 1,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Absorbent
Biocide
Chelating agent
Processing aids not otherwise specified
pH regulating agent
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Sodium Humate.
Regulatory Flags
natural-origin
fda_food_additive
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to Sodium Humate by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
1
Lowest NOAEL
500 mg/kg bw/day
Highest NOAEL
500 mg/kg bw/day
ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
Known Synonyms
Dolaflux
EINECS 268-608-0
Humates, sodium
Humic acid sodium salt
Humic acids, sodium salt
Huminsaure natrium
Natrium-humat
Chemical Function
Absorbent
Biocide
Chelating agent
pH regulating agent
Processing aids not otherwise specified
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Humate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Humate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Humate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Humate functions as: Absorbent, Antimicrobial, Buffering, Chelating. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68131-04-4.
What is the NOAEL for Sodium Humate?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Sodium Humate is =500 mg/kg bw/day based on a short-term study via oral route in Rat. Source: ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID.
Is Sodium Humate used outside cosmetics?
Sodium Humate also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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