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InventoryRef 9316314/03/2016

TUNGSTEN OXIDE

TUNGSTEN OXIDE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

Regulatory evidence by market

No rule for this ingredient has been imported for any of the 13 markets tracked here.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 1314-35-8
CAS 1314-35-8PubChem CID 14811

Tungsten oxide (WO3)

IUPAC name
trioxotungsten
Molecular formula
O3W
Molecular weight
231.84 g/mol
Exact mass
231.935677 Da
Topological polar surface area
51.2 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
3
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

TUNGSTEN TRIOXIDETungstic anhydrideTungstic oxideTungsten BlueTungstic acid anhydrideWolframic acid, anhydrideCI 77901C.I. 77901
16 more reported names
940E10M08MRefChem:1100596215-231-4Tungsten(VI) oxidetungsten(6+) oxidetungsten(vi) trioxideWO3Tungsten (VI) oxideHSDB 5800EINECS 215-231-4UNII-940E10M08MTris(oxido)tungstenWO3 cpdTungsten Oxide nanowireTungsten Dioxide NanowiresEC 215-231-4
External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for TUNGSTEN OXIDE

INCI name

TUNGSTEN OXIDE

Record provenance

Inventory reference
93163
Imported identity
TUNGSTEN OXIDE
Source update
14/03/2016
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

EC
Restriction
Function
ABRASIVE
Removing unwanted tissue or foreign materials from various body surfaces, including mechanical tooth cleaning and/or gloss improvement.
DEODORANT
Reducing and/or eliminating unpleasant odour. Contributing against the formation of malodour on body surfaces.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

Additional official and scientific sources

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How TUNGSTEN OXIDE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists TUNGSTEN OXIDE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

TUNGSTEN OXIDE is also tagged with 2 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

TUNGSTEN OXIDE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, TUNGSTEN OXIDE carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 1314-35-8 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for TUNGSTEN OXIDE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for TUNGSTEN OXIDE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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