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Barium sulfate

CAS 7727-43-7
82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

Insoluble barium sulfate — an inert white mineral used as a pigment and opacifier. Highly safe on skin; the toxic barium salts are the soluble ones, not this insoluble form.

Skin benefits

  • Inert white pigment and opacifier
  • Improves coverage in makeup
  • Used in pharma and food-contact
  • Stable and unreactive

Known concerns

  • Inhalation of fine dust should be avoided
  • Soluble barium salts (not this one) are toxic

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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