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EUROPIUM/YTTRIUM OXIDE SULFIDE

CAS 68585-85-3
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A rare-earth phosphor pigment combining europium and yttrium oxide sulfide. Used in decorative cosmetics for luminescence; sparse safety data and powder inhalation risk anchor orange tier.

Function

ABRASIVEUV FILTERDISPERSING NON-SURFACTANTSKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

Skin benefits

  • Inorganic luminescent pigment
  • Photo-stable color effect
  • Used at very low % in decorative products

Known concerns

  • Rare-earth oxide sulfides have limited cosmetic safety data
  • Inhalation hazard from powder forms
  • EU regulatory status for cosmetics is unclear

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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