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Colorant

TERBIUM NITRATE

Updated
20

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

A rare-earth nitrate salt used mainly in luminescent pigments. Inappropriate for general skincare — heavy-metal class with oxidizer concerns and no cosmetic safety dossier.

Function

COLORANT

Skin benefits

  • Rare-earth fluorescent salt — niche use
  • Used for security/anti-counterfeit pigments
  • Strong UV-excited luminescence

Known concerns

  • Rare-earth nitrate — oxidizing salt
  • Heavy-metal class concerns; not standard cosmetic
  • Skin/eye irritant; nitrate decomposition risk
  • Not on EU CosIng approved list for general cosmetics

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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