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Chlorates of alkali metals

CAS 3811-04-9 / 7775-09-9
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Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

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Chlorates Of Alkali Metals is a cosmetic ingredient. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Chlorates of alkali metals (including sodium chlorate CAS 7775-09-9 and potassium chlorate CAS 3811-04-9) are strong oxidising agents. Under EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex III, they are restricted to specific concentration limits (5% for certain uses, 3% for others). Hazards include H271 (fire or explosion risk), acute toxicity, and environmental toxicity (H411, H401). Their oxidising properties make them potentially hazardous in formulations.

Known concerns

  • Restricted in EU (Annex III, up to 5%)
  • Strong oxidiser (H271)
  • Acute toxicity (H301, H302+H332)
  • Environmental hazard (H411, H401)
  • Fire/explosion risk (H272)

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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