Ferrous Fumarate

AKA: Iron(II) fumarate, 141-01-5, Feostat, Ercoferro, Ferrofume, Hemoton, Palafer, Toleron, Tolferain
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
2-Butenedioic acid (E)-, iron(2+) salt (1:1); Iron(II) fumarate
Formula
C4H2FeO4
Mol. Weight
169.90
CAS #
141-01-5
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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