SILVER NITRATE is graded C** (Moderate) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data. It is restricted under EU COSING — AnnexIII-SAFETY-.
SILVER NITRATE
Safety grade: C**
Silver nitrate is a chemical compound made from silver metal that has been used historically in hair coloring products. It works by creating a chemical reaction with hair proteins to gradually darken the hair shaft.
Silver nitrate is used as a hair dye that produces a gradual darkening effect by chemically reacting with the keratin protein in hair.
Graded using: COSING.
- EU COSING — Restricted
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Hair Dyeing ingredients
- RESORCINOL — Grade E**
- THYMOL — Grade A
- M-AMINOPHENOL — Grade C**
- P-AMINOPHENOL — Grade C**
- 2-METHYLRESORCINOL — Grade C
- 4-AMINO-2-HYDROXYTOLUENE — Grade C
- P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE — Grade D**
- 2-METHYL-5-HYDROXYETHYLAMINOPHENOL — Grade C