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Cadmium carbonate

CAS 513-78-0
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Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

A cadmium compound classified as a carcinogen and toxic heavy metal that is absolutely prohibited from cosmetic products in the EU.

Cadmium Carbonate is a cadmium salt of carbonic acid. Cadmium and its compounds are classified as Category 1B carcinogens (H350 - may cause cancer by inhalation, ingestion, and dermal exposure), Category 2 acute aquatic toxicity (H400), and are listed as substances of very high concern (SVHC) under EU REACH. The EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 Annex II explicitly prohibits cadmium and its compounds from being used in cosmetic products. Any presence would be unintentional trace contamination at most.

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II prohibited - cadmium compounds banned in cosmetics
  • Category 1B carcinogen (H350)
  • Category 1 acute aquatic toxicant (H400)
  • Severely restricted environmental pollutant

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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