Ammonium Molybdate
INCI: AMMONIUM MOLYBDATE
CAS 12054-85-2 (tetrahydrate: 12054-85-2); anhydrous: 13106-76-8
Molybdate (Mo7O24(sup 6-)), hexaammonium, tetrahydrate
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Molybdate (Mo7O24(sup 6-)), hexaammonium, tetrahydrate
Purpose
Function
Skin conditioning agent with corrosion inhibitor properties
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
MODERATE
US
Permitted
Absorptionmoderate
Sensitizationmoderate
MoSnot established
ConcernModerate
Verdict
Classified as an irritant (H315, H319, H335 — skin, eye, respiratory irritant). Limited cosmetic safety dossier. Primarily an industrial chemical; requires robust justification if used in cosmetic formulations.
US Note
No specific FDA cosmetic restriction. Not commonly reported in VCRP data.
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