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LEAD ACETATE

CAS 301-04-2 / 15347-57-6 Updated
2

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

Lead acetate – a heavy-metal salt formerly used in progressive hair dyes. Banned in EU cosmetics; classified as a probable human carcinogen and reproductive toxin. Avoid entirely.

Function

HAIR DYEING

Skin benefits

  • Historically used as hair colorant – no legitimate cosmetic role today

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned in cosmetics
  • IARC Group 2A probable human carcinogen
  • Reproductive toxin – Repr. 1A
  • Cumulative neurotoxin
  • Bioaccumulates in bone and brain

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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