Barium Sulfate

The Basics On Barium Sulfate

What is Barium Sulfate?

Barium sulfate is an inorganic salt that occurs in nature.

What are other names for Barium Sulfate?

BARIUM SALT SULFURIC ACID, BARIUM SULFATE, BARIUM SULPHATE, BLANC FIXE, PIGMENT WHITE 21, PIGMENT WHITE 22, SULFURIC ACID, BARIUM SALT, and SULFURIC ACID, BARIUM SALT (1:1)

What is Barium Sulfate used for?

Barium sulfate is an inorganic salt that occurs in nature. As a cosmetic ingredient, the synthetic form is used so as to avoid sulfuric acid impurities that can irritate skin.

How Barium Sulfate is classified

Coloring Agents/Pigments

Recommendations for using Barium Sulfate during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Limited data suggests no known risk

 

Barium Sulfate During Pregnancy

What we know about using Barium Sulfate while pregnant or breastfeeding

Limited information available.

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General safety info about Barium Sulfate from CIR

Barium sulfate functions as an opacifying agent in cosmetic products, and is being used at concentrations up to 0.99% and 37% in rinse-off and leave-on products, respectively. The Panel noted that the history of safe medical use of barium sulfate indicates no significant toxicity concerns relating to systemic exposure to these ingredients. Furthermore, the extensive clinical experience of the Panel, including the results of numerous patch tests, indicates that barium salts do not have the potential to induce sensitization. The Panel noted that salts of sulfuric acid, such as sodium sulfate, can be irritating to the skin, so cosmetic products containing barium sulfate should be formulated to be non-irritating. The Panel concluded that barium sulfate is safe in the present practices of use and concentration in cosmetics, when formulated to be non-irritating

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Products where you might find Barium Sulfate

Kerastase Discipline Sulfate Free Smoothing Shampoo; amika Normcore Sulfate Free Shampoo; Kerastase Reflection Sulfate Free Shampoo for Color-Treated Hair