pharmaceutical (prohibited in cosmetics)
LITHIUM CARBONATE
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Lithium carbonate is a pharmaceutical and industrial salt classified as reproductive toxin Repr. 1A in the EU and prohibited from cosmetic products, with no legitimate personal-care function.
Skin benefits
- Important pharmaceutical for bipolar disorder under medical supervision
- Has uses in glass, ceramic, and battery manufacturing
Known concerns
- Classified as toxic to reproduction (Repr. 1A) under EU CLP
- Listed as a prohibited substance for use in cosmetic products in the EU
- Narrow therapeutic window with risks of thyroid, kidney, and CNS toxicity
- No legitimate cosmetic functional role
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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