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CADMIUM CYANIDE

CAS 542-83-6
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Safety score · 0–100

Not Rated

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

About

Cadmium cyanide — combines two separately banned/acutely toxic moieties. Absolutely not a cosmetic ingredient.

Cadmium cyanide (CAS 542-83-6) is an inorganic salt combining the Group 1 human carcinogen cadmium with cyanide, an acutely lethal small molecule that inhibits cellular respiration. EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II entry 130 prohibits cadmium and its compounds; cyanide salts are separately restricted. Acute oral and inhalation toxicity ratings are in the highest GHS categories, and workplace handling requires respiratory protection. The substance has no cosmetic use and the historical listing should be treated as an error.

Function

NOT REPORTED

Skin benefits

  • None

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II prohibited
  • IARC Group 1 carcinogen (cadmium)
  • Acute lethal toxicity (cyanide)
  • No cosmetic use case

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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