Fragrance avoidance
No fragrance-linked caution surfaced in the current profile.
This ingredient does not currently read as a fragrance-linked driver in the published evidence and hazard profile.
- beauty
- cleaning
- industrial
- pharma
Arsenic
CAS 7440-38-2 · 100/100 · High conf.
Degradant/impurity
Concern score
100/100Critical concern based on regulatory listings.
Well researched
Why it's flagged
Arsenic and its compounds is prohibited in cosmetic products under Annex II of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.
RestrictedEU EC — banned
The score describes this ingredient's chemical identity — its hazard profile from published classifications and regulatory status — not the safety of any product it appears in.
Regulation
Restrictions first, then routine listings from published regulatory sources.
- commercial_presence
- consumer_product_presence
- cpdat_category:beauty|cleaning|industrial
- currently_marketed_ndc
- definition_level:complete
- definition_type:primary
- eu_annex:II
- eu_cosmetic_banned
- View source →banned
EUEC
Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: substances prohibited in cosmetic products.
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 956 composition records across product categories including Construction, Batteries, Laboratory supplies. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Degradant/impurity.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 956 composition records across product categories including Construction, Batteries, Laboratory supplies. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Degradant/impurity.Source →
USFDAmarketed drug occurrenceFDA NDC lists this ingredient in 18 active drug products and 18 total products.
- FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 18 active drug products and 18 total products.Source →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.Source →
Evidence
No graded sources yet for Arsenic. We publish evidence only once a source is linked and reviewed — this ingredient is in the catalog, but has not been assessed.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Good fit
Where it appears
Prevalence of Arsenic in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
956
Brands
6
ConstructionBatteriesLaboratory suppliesCleaning products and household carePesticidesRaw materials
Typical roles
Degradant/impurity
Found in these products
- Creamy Peanut ButterGreat Value · Plant Based Foods And BeveragesModerate
- Bio-Shot - Apfel-IngwerAldi, Immer Bio, Nur Nur Natur · Beverages And Beverages PreparationsModerate
- Burger BriocheLa Cestera · Plant Based Foods And Beverages
- Rice cakeBenlian · Plant Based Foods And BeveragesModerate
- Ser PRO+Ser · DairiesLow
- Cigarrillo
- oreoOreo
- jsjs
- Ancient Multi Women’s Once Daily
- Emergen-CEmergenCHigh
- césarEl mercadoMinor
- Mini pralinésLindt & SprüngliMinor
- minavitDietary SupplementsCritical
- Omega 3 Öl
- Schokoladenweihnachtsmann - fach 12Aldi · CfghhgModerate
- Milchmäuse CornflakesChoceur
- Desmaquillante pepinos y violetasAmodilMinor
- Biscotti alla pannaPenny · SnacksHigh
- Desodorante de piesAlgaboCritical
- Orange PunchWeis Markets Inc. · UndefinedModerate
- Buffalo Wings Seasoning Blend For Chicken, HotFrench's, Ach Food Companies Inc.High
- Panjabi Mini SamosaSwadModerate
- 100% Whole Wheat BreadRoman Meal · Plant Based Foods And BeveragesHigh
- Cheese- Burger Beef Patty With Cheese On A BunAdvancepierre Foods Inc.High
