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Potassium dichromate

CAS 7778-50-9 Updated
1

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

A hexavalent chromium compound — IARC Group 1 carcinogen, severe skin sensitizer, and EU Annex II prohibited cosmetic substance. Has no legitimate place in cosmetics; any detection would indicate contamination or misuse.

Skin benefits

  • No legitimate cosmetic benefit

Known concerns

  • IARC Group 1 carcinogen (hexavalent chromium)
  • EU Annex II prohibited cosmetic substance
  • Severe skin sensitizer (chromium contact dermatitis)
  • Acute and chronic toxicity to skin, eyes, respiratory tract

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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