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Antioxidant

MAGNESIUM HYDRIDE

CAS 7693-27-8 Updated
20

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

Magnesium hydride is a reactive solid that releases hydrogen gas in water. Marketed for novelty hydrogen skincare; GHS-labelled as water-reactive and not appropriate for typical cosmetic use.

Function

ANTIOXIDANT

Skin benefits

  • Hydrogen-release antioxidant claim

Known concerns

  • Water-reactive (releases flammable hydrogen)
  • Skin/eye irritation
  • Stability impossible in aqueous formulas

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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