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Copper Gluconate

Copper(II) D-gluconate

Safety Notes

Copper salt providing trace-copper skin-conditioning benefits and antimicrobial support; used at low levels. High copper loads are avoided for colour/stability reasons.

Function & Common Use

Function

Skin conditioning / Antimicrobial support

Category

Active Ingredient

Common In

Anti-blemish and soothing skincare, preservative-boosting blends

Origin

Copper salt of gluconic acid

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No specific limit under CR 2020 in source checked

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No specific limit; use at self-determined safe level per safety assessment

US FDA (21 CFR)

No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked

Korea (MFDS)

No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked

Baby restriction: None identified for standard cosmetic use

Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Copper Gluconate safe to use in skincare?

Copper Gluconate has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Copper salt providing trace-copper skin-conditioning benefits and antimicrobial support; used at low levels. High copper loads are avoided for colour/stability reasons.

Is Copper Gluconate allowed in India?

Copper Gluconate is currently classified as "Permitted; regulated as a cosmetic ingredient under CR 2020" under Indian cosmetics regulations. The maximum permitted concentration is No specific limit under CR 2020 in source checked.

What is Copper Gluconate used for in cosmetics?

Copper Gluconate functions as: Skin conditioning / Antimicrobial support. It is commonly found in: Anti-blemish and soothing skincare, preservative-boosting blends.

Is Copper Gluconate safe for babies?

Copper Gluconate has baby/child restrictions: None identified for standard cosmetic use. Avoid using products containing this ingredient on infants unless specifically formulated and labelled for baby use.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Data Confidence
Medium
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Permitted; regulated as a cosmetic ingredient under CR 2020
EU
Permitted
US FDA
Permitted; no specific 21 CFR cosmetic restriction identified in source checked
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted; no specific MFDS restriction identified in source checked
Australia (TGA)
Cosmetic ingredient under AICIS; standard framework applies; no therapeutic listing unless therapeutic claims made
Canada (NHPID)
Not listed as restricted on Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist in source checked; standard cosmetic notification applies

Identifiers

CAS527-09-3
EC208-408-2

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