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ANTIMONY POTASSIUM TARTRATE

CAS 28300-74-5 Updated
12

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

An antimony-containing compound (historically the drug "tartar emetic") that is prohibited in EU cosmetics under Annex II. Heavy-metal toxicity rules it out; presence in a cosmetic would be a regulatory red flag.

Function

NOT REPORTED

Skin benefits

  • Historical use as pharmaceutical (tartar emetic) — not cosmetic

Known concerns

  • Antimony heavy-metal toxicity
  • EU Annex II prohibits antimony and many of its compounds in cosmetics
  • Cardiotoxic and irritant on systemic exposure
  • No legitimate modern cosmetic role

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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