Lead(II)methanesulphonate
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Lead(ii)methanesulphonate is a cosmetic ingredient. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Lead(II) methanesulphonate presents a hazard profile that includes H302/H332 (acute toxicity), H315 (skin irritation), H318 (serious eye damage), H350 (carcinogenicity), H360 (reproductive toxicity), H341 (genotoxicity concern), H351 (carcinogenicity classification), and H400/H410 (aquatic toxicity). The EU Annex II listing for lead compounds broadly prohibits their use in cosmetic products. Lead's well-documented neurodevelopmental toxicity in children makes it particularly unacceptable in any cosmetic application.
Known concerns
- EU Annex II banned — lead compound
- H350/H351 carcinogenicity
- H360 reproductive toxicity
- H341 genotoxicity concern
- Lead bioaccumulation
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve — always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.