Is Strontium Sulfide safe in cosmetics?
Strontium Sulfide has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Strontium Sulfide
INCI: STRONTIUM SULFIDE
Strontium Sulfide (CAS 1314-96-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Depilatory agent (chemical hair removal). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 2%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Depilatory agent (chemical hair removal)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
sulfanylidenestrontium
InChIKey
XXCMBPUMZXRBTN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
2%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted in depilatory formulations; no specific FDA ban
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Strontium Sulfide.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Strontium Sulfide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Strontium Sulfide allowed in the EU?
Strontium Sulfide EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 2%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Strontium Sulfide do in cosmetics?
Strontium Sulfide functions as: Depilatory agent (chemical hair removal). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1314-96-1.
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