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Antimicrobial

SILVER BENZOATE

CAS 532-31-0 Updated
35

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

An antimicrobial silver salt of benzoic acid. Silver compounds are restricted in EU cosmetics (CMR cat 2), with nano forms banned outright; not an EU-approved preservative.

Function

ANTIMICROBIAL

Skin benefits

  • Antimicrobial action

Known concerns

  • Silver CMR cat 2 reproductive
  • Silver nano banned in cosmetics
  • Argyria with chronic exposure
  • Not on Annex V

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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