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Ammonium dichromate

CAS 7789-09-5
5

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A hexavalent chromium compound that is banned as a CMR substance from all cosmetic products in the EU.

Ammonium dichromate is a hexavalent chromium compound classified as a Category 1B carcinogen (H350), mutagen (H340), and reproductive toxicant (H360). It is listed in EU Annex II and is banned from use in all cosmetic substances and mixtures.

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned - hexavalent chromium CMR substance
  • Carcinogen (H350), mutagen (H340), reproductive toxicant (H360)

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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