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THORIUM DIOXIDE

CAS 1314-20-1 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Not Rated

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

About

A radioactive metal oxide. Carcinogenic, toxic by every route of exposure, and entirely unsuitable for cosmetic use; appearance on an INCI list is itself a serious red flag.

Function

BINDINGSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Primarily a processing aid

Known concerns

  • Radioactive substance with proven human carcinogenicity (IARC Group 1 historical context)
  • H350 may cause cancer per ECHA
  • Acute oral, dermal, and inhalation toxicity per GHS
  • Wholly inappropriate for cosmetics; effectively banned

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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