Magnesium Powder
A cosmetic ingredient used as reducing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Magnesium Powder is an inorganic metal consisting of powdered magnesium
What does it do?
Magnesium Powder is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Reducing
a reducing agent — donates electrons to break chemical bonds, used in perms and depilatories
EU regulatory status
Magnesium Powder is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Magnesium Powder?
Magnesium Powder is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Magnesium Powder is an inorganic metal consisting of powdered magnesium
Is Magnesium Powder allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Magnesium Powder is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Magnesium Powder do in cosmetic products?
Magnesium Powder is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: reducing.
What is the CAS number of Magnesium Powder?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Magnesium Powder is 7439-95-4.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010