# Ferric chloride

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid8020622
Categories: beauty, industrial, pharma
Functions: Astringent, Chemical reaction regulator, Flavouring and nutrient, Processing aids not otherwise specified
Identifier: DTXSID8020622

> Ferric chloride is used as astringent / chemical reaction regulator. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 83 composition records across product categories including Raw materials, Laboratory supplies, Home maintenance. Assessed from 6 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 83 composition records across product categories including Raw materials, Laboratory supplies, Home maintenance.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 83 composition records across product categories including Raw materials, Laboratory supplies, Home maintenance. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Astringent, Processing aids not otherwise specified, Chemical reaction regulator.
- US: marketed drug occurrence — FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 7 active drug products and 7 total products.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._