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POTASSIUM BROMATE

CAS 7758-01-2 Updated
8

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

A powerful oxidizer classified by IARC as a possible human carcinogen and banned as a food additive in the EU. There is no legitimate cosmetic case for its use; treat as effectively prohibited in cosmetics.

Function

OXIDISING

Skin benefits

  • No legitimate cosmetic benefit

Known concerns

  • IARC Group 2B (possible human carcinogen)
  • Banned from food in the EU and many regions
  • Strong oxidizer with corrosive effects
  • Renal toxicity in animal studies

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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