# Strontium peroxide

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_cas_1314_18_7
Categories: beauty
Functions: Bleaching agent, Oxidizing agent
Identifier: 1314-18-7

> Strontium peroxide is used as bleaching agent / oxidizing agent. Greenveil chemical-concern score: 70/100 — High concern based on regulatory listings.. Assessed from 6 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern score: 70/100 — High concern based on regulatory listings.
- Confidence: 4
- Rationale: Strontium peroxide is restricted in cosmetic products under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.

## Regulatory status

- EU: restricted — Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down. Product types: Rinse-off hair products Maximum concentration: 4.5% (as strontium) Other conditions: All products must meet the hydrogen peroxide release requirements Professional use Conditions of use and warnings: Avoid contact with eyes Rinse eyes immediately if product comes into contact with them For professional use only Wear suitable gloves
- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 6 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Oxidizing agent, Bleaching agent.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._