Allowed in EU

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:

  • 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