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HomeOpinion on safety of silver (CAS/EC No. 7440-22-4/231-131-3) used in cosmetic products
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In light of the data provided and taking under consideration the classification as toxic for reproduction Cat. 2, the SCCS considers micron-sized particulate Silver not safe at concentrations up to 0.2 % in rinse-off and 0.3 % in leave-on cosmetic products when used alone or in combination. However, the use of micron-sized particulate Silver in eye shadow and oral exposure products (lip balm, toothpaste and mouthwash) at concentrations mentioned in Section 3.5 is considered safe, either used alone or in combination.
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- Corporate author(s): Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety (European Commission)
- Themes: Pharmaceutical and cosmetics industry , Scientific and technical research
- Subject: analytical chemistry , consumer protection , cosmetic product , health policy , silver , toxic substance
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| ISSN 1831-4767 | ISBN 978-92-68-28862-7 | DOI 10.2875/4512019 | Catalogue number EW-01-25-078-EN-N |
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