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MOLYBDIC ACID

CAS 7782-91-4 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A molybdenum oxoacid — essentially a soluble form of the mineral molybdenum. Has supplement and industrial uses, but lacks a cosmetic safety dossier and raises heavy-metal exposure questions for skin products.

Function

PRESERVATIVE

Skin benefits

  • Niche mineral source

Known concerns

  • Heavy-metal-class concerns at higher exposure
  • STOT-RE flags for related Mo salts
  • Sparse cosmetic safety data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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