Amended Safety Assessment of Persulfates as Used in Cosmetics. (December 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Johnson, Wilbur; Bergfeld, Wilma F.; Belsito, Donald V.; Hill, Ronald A.; Klaassen, Curtis D.; Liebler, Daniel C.; Marks, James G.; Shank, Ronald C.; Slaga, Thomas J.; Snyder, Paul W.; Heldreth, Bart
• Is Part Of: International journal of toxicology. Volume 41:Number 3(2022)Supplement
• Page Start: 5
• Page End: 21
• Publication Date: 2022-12
• Subjects: cosmetics -- safety -- persulfates; Toxicology -- Periodicals; 615.9005
• DOI: 10.1177/10915818221124299
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1091-5818

Abstract

The Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety (Panel) reassessed the safety of 3 persulfate ingredients, which function as oxidizing agents in cosmetic products. The Panel reviewed relevant data relating to the safety of these ingredients and concluded that Ammonium, Potassium, and Sodium Persulfate are safe as used as oxidizing agents in hair colorants and hair lighteners designed for brief discontinuous use followed by thorough rinsing from the hair and skin. The Panel also concluded that the available data are insufficient for determining the safety of these persulfates in leave-on products and dentifrices.