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Propellant

OXYGEN

CAS 7782-44-7
85

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

Oxygen gas used as a propellant or to aerate cosmetics (oxygen foams). Biologically essential and skin-safe. Main caveat is fire safety in concentrated form.

Skin benefits

  • Atmospheric gas, biologically essential
  • Used as propellant or aerator
  • Inert in most cosmetic systems

Known concerns

  • Supports combustion (formulation safety)
  • No skin-level toxicity concern

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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