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Asbestos

New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 762.

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Regulatory decision and full conditions

Status
Prohibited
Legal role
Binding rule
Regulatory summary
New Zealand Cosmetic Products Group Standard Schedule 4, reference 762.
Conditions and restrictions
A prohibition entry may contain no separate condition text because the regulatory outcome is the prohibition itself. Open the cited source and apply the market-wide requirements below.

Substance identity

Official source name
Asbestos
CAS
12001-28-4
EC
Not supplied in this source row
Identity mapping
standalone:official_nz_schedule
Search this identity across the siteCAS 12001-28-4

Cross-market snapshot for this identity

Exact linked records currently present in this site. An absent market means no imported exact match, not permission to use the substance.

8 market datasets
PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 12001-28-4
CAS 12001-28-4PubChem CID 86278622

Verified chemistry for CAS 12001-28-4

Crocidolite Asbestos

IUPAC name
trimagnesium;disodium;octakis(dihydroxy(oxo)silane);bis(iron(3+))
Molecular formula
Fe2H16Mg3Na2O24Si8+14
Formula without charge
Fe2H16Mg3Na2O24Si8
Molecular weight
855.38 g/mol
Exact mass
853.623098 Da
Monoisotopic mass
853.623098 Da
Topological polar surface area
460.0 Ų
Molecular complexity
26.0
Formal charge
14
Hydrogen-bond donors
16
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
24
Rotatable bonds
0
Heavy atoms
39
Covalent units
15

Names and synonyms reported to PubChem

Blue AsbestosASBESTOS, CROCIDOLITECK28D16OLZAsbestos, BlueAsbestos-crocidoliteRefChem:51ASBESTOS, (BLUE)CHEBI:46666
16 more reported names
CrocidoliteKrokydolithCrocidolite uiccMagnesioriebeckiteRiebeckite asbestosCrocidolite (9CI)Krokydolith [German]Magnesioriebackite asbestosCrocidolite [Asbestos]trimagnesium;disodium;dihydroxy(oxo)silane;iron(3+)CROCIDOLITEASBESTOSAsbestos, magnesioriebeckiteFibrous crocidolite asbestosAmorphous crocidolite asbestosCCRIS 362NCI C09007
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Advanced structure statistics
Defined atom stereocentres
0
Undefined atom stereocentres
0
Defined bond stereocentres
0
Undefined bond stereocentres
0
3D conformers
0
Machine-readable structure identifiers
SMILES
O[Si](=O)O.O[Si](=O)O.O[Si](=O)O.O[Si](=O)O.O[Si](=O)O.O[Si](=O)O.O[Si](=O)O.O[Si](=O)O.[Na+].[Na+].[Mg+2].[Mg+2].[Mg+2].[Fe+3].[Fe+3]
InChI
InChI=1S/2Fe.3Mg.2Na.8H2O3Si/c;;;;;;;8*1-4(2)3/h;;;;;;;8*1-2H/q2*+3;3*+2;2*+1;;;;;;;;
InChIKey
ULEFFCDROVNTRO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Evidence from additional scientific databases

NIH PubChem PUG-View
Exact identifier match86278622

Attributed physical-property, hazard, environmental and use annotations.

  • Physical Description: Asbestos is a slender, fine, flaxy fiber. Long term occupational exposure to the dust can result in lung cancer. Asbestos is resistant to fire and most solvents. The primary hazard is the threat to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken to limit its spread to the environment. It is used as a heat resistant material, in cement, furnace bricks, and brake linings. Source: CAMEO Chemicals
  • Physical Description: LAVENDER, BLUE OR GREENISH FIBROUS SOLID. Source: ILO-WHO International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSCs)
  • Physical Description: Blue fibrous, odorless solid. Source: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
  • First Aid: Excerpt from NIOSH Pocket Guide for Asbestos:; Eye: IRRIGATE IMMEDIATELY - If this chemical contacts the eyes, immediately wash (irrigate) the eyes with large amounts of water, occasionally lifting the lower and upper lids. Get medical attention immediately.; Breathing: FRESH AIR - If a person breathes large amounts of this chemical, move the exposed person to fresh air at once. Other measures are usually unnecessary. (NIOSH, 2024) Source: CAMEO Chemicals
  • Signal: Danger Source: Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H350: May cause cancer [Danger Carcinogenicity]; H372 **: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure] Source: Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P203, P260, P264, P270, P280, P318, P319, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council
  • Signal: Danger Source: NITE-CMC
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects [Warning Germ cell mutagenicity]; H350: May cause cancer [Danger Carcinogenicity]; H370: Causes damage to organs [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure]; H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure] Source: NITE-CMC
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P203, P260, P264, P270, P280, P308+P316, P318, P319, P321, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: NITE-CMC
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H335: May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]; H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects [Warning Germ cell mutagenicity]; H350: May cause cancer [Danger Carcinogenicity]; H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure] Source: NITE-CMC
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P203, P260, P261, P264, P270, P271, P280, P304+P340, P318, P319, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: NITE-CMC
  • Signal: Danger Source: Hazardous Chemical Information System (HCIS), Safe Work Australia
  • GHS Hazard Statements: H350: May cause cancer [Danger Carcinogenicity]; H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure] Source: Hazardous Chemical Information System (HCIS), Safe Work Australia
  • Precautionary Statement Codes: P203, P260, P264, P270, P280, P318, P319, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: Hazardous Chemical Information System (HCIS), Safe Work Australia
  • Health Effects: Infected people develop a slow buildup of scar-like tissue in the lungs and in the membrane that surrounds the lungs, so breathing becomes difficult. Blood flow to the lung may also be decreased, and this causes the heart to enlarge. This disease is called asbestosis. Infected people have increased chances of getting two principal types of cancer: cancer of the lung tissue itself and mesothelioma, a cancer of the thin membrane that surrounds the lung and other internal organs. The cellular immune system of the patient can be depressed. Also, deletions of chromosome segments have been noted in human mesothelioma cells or cell lines. (L222) Source: Toxin and Toxin Target Database (T3DB)
  • Toxicity Summary: When asbestos fibers are inhaled, many are deposited on the epithelial surface of the respiratory tree. Fibers that are retained in the lung or mesothelium for long periods of time are capable of producing chronic inflammation and fibrotic and tumorigenic effects. These effects may be mediated by direct interactions between the fiber and key cellular macromolecules, or they may be mediated by the production of reactive oxygen species and other cellular factors originating from alveolar macrophages. In addition, the physical-chemical nature of the fiber appears to be an important determinant of toxicity. It is generally agreed that exposure to amphibole fibers can produce mesothelioma, and that the potency of amphibole fibers to produce mesothelioma is greater than that of chrysotile. Asbestos fibers can adsorb to a variety of cellular macromolecules (e.g., proteins,membrane lipids, RNA, DNA). The coulombic forces between the asbestos fiber and some of these macromolecules may induce conformational changes, and these changes could affect protein function and chromosomal fidelity. Fibers found to be translocated near the nucleus can interact with the cytoskeleton and interfere with c Source: Toxin and Toxin Target Database (T3DB)
  • Uses: Asbestos are used in building materials (roofing shingles, ceiling and floor tiles, paper products, and asbestos cement products), friction products (automobile clutch, brake, and transmission parts), heat-resistant fabrics, packaging, gaskets, and coatings. Some vermiculite or talc products may contain asbestos. Exposure most likely by breathing air containing asbestos fibers or by drinking asbestos fibers that are present in water. (L222) Source: Toxin and Toxin Target Database (T3DB)

Mapped by: Existing checksum-valid CAS to unique PubChem CID match. Retrieved: 2026-08-31. Open source record

Scientific classifications and hazard annotations provide context and do not replace the market-specific regulatory decision shown above.

Additional source coverage and match status
SourceResultChecked
NIH PubChem PUG-ViewExact match2026-08-31

A recorded no-match is useful evidence that the source was checked; it is not a claim that the substance does not exist elsewhere.

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

Official source and provenance

Registered source
New Zealand cosmetic product schedules 4–8
Source reference
Schedule 4, reference 762, source row 789
Source record ID
S4-789
Source version
effective-2026-01-01
Source language
English
Translation status
Original is English
Effective date
2026-01-01
Source updated
2024-01-01
Snapshot checked
2026-08-30 04:54 UTC
Validation method
openpyxl extraction; reviewed per-schedule counts
SHA-256
4e62e372fb0aad7ac630af8c41fa50b38b52a793fd51b99697a65f8ecce1ae8a

Registered dataset notes

Dataset coverage
Prohibited and restricted substances, permitted colorants, preservatives and UV filters
Authority note
Official EPA group standard schedules; current market-specific rule source
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How this record fits the market dataset

2913
current New Zealand records
2166
records marked Prohibited
2913
records from this source version
2821
market records with CAS identity

Status distribution

Permitted list with conditions: 357Prohibited: 2166Restricted: 390

Condition text is present on 747 of 2913 current records. An empty condition field is interpreted according to the record type above; it is never converted into an unrestricted-use claim.

New Zealand market context

Complete schedules dataset

Coverage version: Cosmetic Products Group Standard schedules effective 1 January 2026

Schedules 4–8: prohibited, restricted, colourant, preservative and UV-filter entries.

Verification checklist

  1. Search exact identity across Schedules 4–8.
  2. Apply use, concentration and warning conditions.
  3. Check hazardous-substance classification and Group Standard scope.
  4. Confirm the latest legal instrument, not only the spreadsheet.

Official market sources

Verification workflow and record completeness

Before using this result in a compliance decision

  1. Confirm that “Asbestos” and every CAS/EC identifier refer to the material in your supplier specification.
  2. Search exact identity across Schedules 4–8.
  3. Apply use, concentration and warning conditions.
  4. Check hazardous-substance classification and Group Standard scope.
  5. Confirm the latest legal instrument, not only the spreadsheet.
  6. Document the source version and recheck the regulator before manufacture, notification or market placement.

Fields available in this record

  • Official substance nameAvailable
  • CASAvailable
  • ECNot supplied
  • Separate condition textNot present in source row
  • Effective dateAvailable
  • Snapshot hash and methodAvailable

Questions this page answers

This official record identifies the substance as prohibited for cosmetic use in the stated market scope. Do not rely on a formulation containing this identity until the cited source, effective date and exact substance match have been verified.

A prohibition entry may contain no separate condition text because the regulatory outcome is the prohibition itself. The searchable spreadsheet is an aid; the legal Group Standard and incorporated notices remain authoritative.

The record cites Schedule 4, reference 762, source row 789, source version effective-2026-01-01. Open the official source.

No. CAS helps resolve identity, but jurisdictions can classify the same substance differently and can apply different product scopes, limits, warnings and transition dates.

Stable citation

Asbestos. Schedule 4, reference 762, source row 789. New Zealand. Source version effective-2026-01-01. CosIng Checker regulatory record: https://cosingchecker.com/regulations/nz/records/7459/

Cite the regulator as the legal authority. This page is a structured evidence index and verification aid, not a substitute for the official text or professional legal assessment.

Interpretation and limits for New Zealand

This official record identifies the substance as prohibited for cosmetic use in the stated market scope.

Do not rely on a formulation containing this identity until the cited source, effective date and exact substance match have been verified.

How to interpret the legal role

The cited row forms part of a binding rule or legally incorporated list for this market.

Evidence on this page

  • Recorded outcome: Prohibited
  • Legal role: Binding rule
  • Source version: effective-2026-01-01
  • Effective date: 2026-01-01

What it does not prove

The searchable spreadsheet is an aid; the legal Group Standard and incorporated notices remain authoritative.

Further authoritative substance research

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Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessments

Expert Panel conclusions, assessed ingredient groups, use conditions, dates and report documents

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FDA Global Substance Registration System

UNII identifiers, preferred names, substance types, codes and public substance relationships

Identity registry only; UNII availability does not imply FDA review or approval

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ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards

Hazards, symptoms, first aid, storage, incompatibilities and physical properties for covered chemicals

International occupational chemical-safety reference; not cosmetic-use approval

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Japan NITE-CHRIP

Chemical identity, Japanese and foreign legal lists, GHS hazards and exposure-related information

Chemical-management evidence; cosmetic status remains governed by the applicable MHLW standard and market rules

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NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards

REL, PEL, IDLH, properties, exposure routes, symptoms, target organs, first aid and measurement methods for covered workplace chemicals

US occupational-health guidance and limits; not a cosmetic ingredient decision

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OECD eChemPortal

Gateway to authority-owned physical-property, fate, ecotoxicity, toxicity, exposure and GHS records

Discovery gateway; each linked authority remains responsible for its data

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US EPA CompTox CTX APIs

API key required for import

DTXSID identity, experimental and predicted properties, toxicity, bioactivity, exposure and environmental data

Scientific and computational evidence; predictions must remain labelled and do not determine cosmetic legality

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