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EMERALD

CAS 12415-33-7 Updated
8

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

A beryllium aluminum silicate gemstone. Beryllium is EU Annex II banned and a Group 1 inhalation carcinogen — even powdered/decorative cosmetic use is incompatible with EU rules. Avoid.

Skin benefits

  • Decorative mineral pigment historically used in luxury cosmetics

Known concerns

  • Contains beryllium — IARC Group 1 carcinogen by inhalation
  • EU Annex II prohibits beryllium and its compounds in cosmetics
  • Lung sensitization and chronic beryllium disease risk
  • Inappropriate for any inhalable or particulate cosmetic format
  • Heavy-metal trace contamination concerns

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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