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FERROUS LACTATE

CAS 5905-52-2
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

Iron(II) lactate — primarily a food fortifier; in cosmetics rare and mostly for colour. PubChem reports skin and eye irritation, so leave-on use is not preferred.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Possible colour modifier
  • Iron supplementation in oral products

Known concerns

  • GHS H315 skin irritation
  • H319 eye irritation
  • H302 oral toxicity

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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