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GRAPHENE

40

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

Single-layer carbon nanomaterial. Promising tech but a nanomaterial under EU rules with no SCCS positive opinion for cosmetic use. Defaulted down on caution.

Function

BULKINGCHELATINGCOLORANTUV ABSORBER

Skin benefits

  • Specialty conductive/antimicrobial positioning

Known concerns

  • Nanomaterial regulatory scrutiny
  • Inhalation hazard
  • Bio-persistence
  • No SCCS positive opinion

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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