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BARIUM GLUCONATE.

Avoid CAS 22561-74-6 / NOT REPORTED

Barium Gluconate is a mineral salt primarily utilized as a chemical intermediate in industrial and pharmaceutical synthesis. While theoretically capable of sequestering metal ions, it is not a standard or approved functional ingredient in modern skincare chemistry.

chelating agent

Science

It functions as a chelating agent by binding to divalent metallic ions to prevent catalytic oxidation and product degradation; however, its primary utility is as a precursor for creating other mineral gluconates through metathesis reactions.


Research

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A


Transparency

Not commonly dusted

Due to its prohibited status in major cosmetic markets, this ingredient is not found in legitimate consumer formulations and thus is not subject to dusting.


The Formula

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH 4 – 8
0 7 14

Stability

Maintains stability in aqueous solutions within a narrow pH range (4.0–8.0) but is highly reactive to specific anions, resulting in immediate precipitation.

Conflicts

  • sulfates
  • carbonates
  • phosphates
  • oxalates
  • strong oxidizing agents

Safety

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Unknown

Barium salts are strictly banned under EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II (Entry 46). It is not granted GRAS status by the FDA for topical or internal use.


Your Skin

No Normal
No Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Avoid

Barium Gluconate is a prohibited substance in global cosmetic regulations and offers no documented dermatological benefit over safer chelating alternatives.


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