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CADMIUM SULPHIDE

CAS 1306-23-6
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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 sulphide — historically a yellow pigment, now prohibited in cosmetics in the EU and recognized as a human carcinogen. Do not use.

Cadmium sulphide (CAS 1306-23-6) is an inorganic compound historically used as a yellow/orange pigment (Cadmium Yellow). Cadmium and its compounds are IARC Group 1 human carcinogens, classified Carc. 1B, Muta. 2, Repr. 2 under EU CLP, and prohibited in cosmetic products under EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II entry 130. Use as an artistic pigment persists in fine art but is no longer acceptable in consumer cosmetics. Chronic exposure causes renal toxicity and bone demineralization.

Function

NOT REPORTED

Skin benefits

  • None

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II prohibited in cosmetics
  • IARC Group 1 carcinogen
  • CMR 1B
  • Chronic renal and bone toxicity

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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