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CUPRIC CHLORIDE

CAS 7447-39-4 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

Copper(II) chloride — a corrosive copper salt with GHS warnings for skin/eye damage and suspected reproductive toxicity. Not appropriate for typical skincare use.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Source of bioavailable copper as cofactor
  • Trace pigmentation/mineral chemistry

Known concerns

  • GHS H361 — suspected of damaging fertility or unborn child
  • Causes skin irritation and serious eye damage
  • Very toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects
  • Inappropriate for direct skin use as raw salt

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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