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Gallium arsenide

CAS 1303-00-0
5

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

Gallium Arsenide is a cosmetic ingredient. Raw material is classified as a suspected carcinogen. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Gallium arsenide (GaAs) is a III-V semiconductor material classified as a CMR Category 1B substance under EU CLP regulation. It carries H350 (carcinogen), H360F (reproductive toxicity), H372 (organ toxicity), H360 (reproductive toxicity), and H370/H331 (organ toxicity/acute toxicity) hazard statements. As an arsenic-containing compound, it is prohibited in cosmetic products under EU Regulation 1223/2009 Annex II.

Known concerns

  • Confirmed carcinogen (H350)
  • Reproductive toxicant (H360/H360F)
  • Arsenic-containing compound
  • Organ toxicity (H372/H370)
  • EU Annex II banned

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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