Sodium Ferrocyanide
A cosmetic ingredient used as anticaking in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Ferrate(4-), hexakis(cyano-\KC)-, sodium (1:4), (OC-6-11)-
What does it do?
Sodium Ferrocyanide is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Anticaking
prevents powders from clumping or caking, keeping them free-flowing
EU regulatory status
Sodium Ferrocyanide 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 Sodium Ferrocyanide?
Sodium Ferrocyanide is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Ferrate(4-), hexakis(cyano-\KC)-, sodium (1:4), (OC-6-11)-
Is Sodium Ferrocyanide allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Ferrocyanide is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Ferrocyanide do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Ferrocyanide is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anticaking.
What is the CAS number of Sodium Ferrocyanide?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Ferrocyanide is 13601-19-9.
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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: 21/11/2014