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Banned Substance

SODIUM CHLORATE

CAS 7775-09-9 Updated
20

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

A strong oxidizing inorganic salt used industrially as a bleach and herbicide; not appropriate in cosmetics. Listed under EU Annex II/III restrictions and flagged for acute toxicity, fire risk, and broad ecotoxicity.

Function

DEODORANTOXIDISING

Skin benefits

  • Industrial oxidizer/herbicide use — not cosmetic

Known concerns

  • Strong oxidizer (GHS H271) — fire and explosion risk
  • Acute oral toxicity
  • EU Annex II prohibited
  • No legitimate cosmetic function

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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