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CUPRIC ACETATE

CAS 142-71-2 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

Copper(II) acetate — a soluble copper salt. Has GHS irritant and aquatic-toxicity classifications; cosmetic relevance is narrow and use is limited.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Trace mineral source in some hair colorants
  • Astringent activity

Known concerns

  • GHS: harmful if swallowed; eye irritant; aquatic toxicity
  • Copper salts can be skin and respiratory irritants
  • Restricted use cosmetic context
  • Bioaccumulative metal salt — environmental concern

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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