Bismith Safety Concern

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Mary B.

Jan 11, 2013

Mary B.

Bismuth Oxychloride is a synthetically prepared white or nearly white amorphous or finely crystalline powder. In cosmetics and personal care products, Bismuth Oxychloride is used in the formulation of many products, including make-up, nail products, cleansing products, fragrances and hair coloring products.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) lists Bismuth Oxychloride as a color additive exempt from certification. Bismuth Oxychloride may be safely used in coloring cosmetics and personal care products, including products intended for use in the area of the eye. It is not allowed to be used in lip products.
Bismuth is a naturally occurring, brittle metal. Bismuth-containing compounds can be found in a number of applications: as a pigment (Bismuth Oxychloride) The levels of heavy metals in Bismuth Oxychloride are regulated small amounts that may eventually be in cosmetic or personal care products do not pose a risk to human health.

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