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SODIUM FERROCYANIDE

CAS 13601-19-9 Updated
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

An iron-cyanide salt (E535) used as an anti-caking agent. The cyanide is locked tightly to iron and not bioavailable in normal cosmetic conditions; long history as a salt additive.

Function

ANTICAKING

Skin benefits

  • Prevents clumping in powders
  • Stabilizes pigments

Known concerns

  • Misperceived as cyanide source despite tight Fe binding
  • Avoid co-formulation with strong acids and UV exposure

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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