Heavy metal compound (prohibited)
Cadmium carbonate
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Cadmium carbonate is a toxic heavy metal compound prohibited in EU cosmetics under Annex II due to its classification as a Category 1B carcinogen with reproductive and kidney toxicity.
Skin benefits
- Has industrial uses in pigment manufacture and certain ceramics
- Historically used as a precursor to cadmium-based pigments
- Provides intense color in specialized industrial applications
Known concerns
- Cadmium and its compounds are classified Carcinogen Category 1B, Mutagen 2, Reproductive Toxicant 2 under CLP
- Strictly prohibited as cosmetic ingredients under EU Annex II
- Bioaccumulative and persistent heavy metal with severe kidney and bone toxicity
- Environmental contaminant with strict regulatory limits worldwide
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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