Strontium nitrate
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Strontium Nitrate is a cosmetic ingredient. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Strontium nitrate is an inorganic strontium salt. Under EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex III, it is restricted to below 0.1% as a constituent of substances or mixtures. Strontium salts can be irritating to skin and mucous membranes, and while it has limited cosmetic use, the restriction reflects caution regarding systemic strontium exposure from topical application.
Known concerns
- Restricted in EU cosmetics (Annex III, <0.1%)
- Skin and mucous membrane irritation potential
- Limited toxicological data for cosmetic use
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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