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CHLOROPLATINIC ACID.

Avoid CAS 16941-12-1 / SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Chloroplatinic Acid is a highly reactive inorganic compound predominantly utilized in specialized industrial applications, such as catalysis and electroplating. Due to its severe corrosive and toxic nature, it is strictly deemed unsuitable for any consumer-facing product, including skincare formulations.

Summary

Science

Mechanism of Action

No direct mechanism of action has been identified to suggest any skincare benefits for Chloroplatinic Acid. Its chemical reactivity is primarily leveraged in industrial processes as a precursor for precious metal catalysts.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

As Chloroplatinic Acid is explicitly not intended for medical or consumer use and poses severe hazards, considerations related to 'dusting' in cosmetic formulations are irrelevant and would constitute a critical safety failure if attempted.

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

Chloroplatinic Acid is soluble in water, ethanol, hydroalcoholic solutions, acetone, diethyl ether, and ethyl acetate, but insoluble in nitric acid. Formulators are advised to add it at the final step and prevent temperatures exceeding 40°C to avoid decomposition into toxic fumes. Its highly acidic nature presents significant compatibility challenges for pH-sensitive ingredients.

Conflicts

  • Direct skin contact (causes severe burns and irritation)
  • High temperatures (decomposes to toxic fumes)
  • pH-sensitive ingredients (due to its acidic nature)

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Max tested
0%
Sensitization risk High

Chloroplatinic Acid is explicitly stated as 'Not for medical or consumer use' and is restricted to professional manufacturing, research, and industrial applications. It is classified as severely hazardous, causing severe skin burns and eye damage due to its corrosive properties. It is harmful or toxic if swallowed and may induce allergy or asthma symptoms, breathing difficulties, or an allergic skin reaction if inhaled or touched. Heating this compound to decomposition releases toxic fumes of platinum and chlorides, underscoring its profound unsuitability for any cosmetic or skincare product.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Avoid

Due to its severe corrosive and toxic properties, Chloroplatinic Acid is unequivocally unsafe and unsuitable for any application in skincare, making its inclusion in cosmetic formulations an absolute imperative to avoid.

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