# Selenium disulfide

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_cas_7488_56_4
Categories: beauty, industrial
Functions: Anti-dandruff, Softener and conditioner
Identifier: 7488-56-4

> Selenium disulfide is used as anti-dandruff / softener and conditioner. 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: Selenium sulfide 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: Antidandruff shampoos Maximum concentration: 1% Conditions of use and warnings: Contains selenium disulphide Avoid contact with eyes or damaged skin
- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 9 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Laboratory supplies. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Softener and conditioner, Anti-dandruff.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._