An inorganic silver compound listed in CosIng as an antimicrobial.
What it is
Silver oxide is silver(I) oxide, an inorganic compound that forms a dark brown to black powder. CosIng lists it as an antimicrobial.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not show the particle size or whether the material is in nano form.
Functions
- Antimicrobial
- Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.