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Intention of CLH classification for Silver Chloride

Intention de classification CLH pour le Silver chloride

On June 11, 2025, the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) announced Sweden’s intention to propose the harmonized classification and labeling (CLH) of the preservative Silver Chloride, notably as a mutagenic and reprotoxic substance.

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Silver chloride deposited on titanium dioxide (CAS No.7783-90-6, EC No.232-033-3, INCI: Silver Chloride) is an ingredient listed in Cosing, with the function: Preservative.
The substance is listed in Annex V/52 of European Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 which limits its maximum concentration to 0.004% (as AgCl), and bans it in products for children under 3 years of age, in oral products and in eye and lip products.
It is not currently listed in Annex VI of the European CLP Regulation 1272/2008.

Sweden intends to propose the following classifications:
• Skin Sens. 1, H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• Muta. 2, H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defect.
• Repr. 1B, H360FD - May damage fertility. May damage the unborn child.
• STOT RE 2, H373 - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
• Aquatic Acute 1, H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life.
• Aquatic Acute 1, M-factor=1000
• Aquatic Chronic 1, H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
• Aquatic Chronic 1, M-factor=100

If the process is completed, Silver Chloride could be listed as a mutagenic and reprotoxic substance (and therefore CMR), and its use in cosmetic products …

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