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Inorganic sulfide salt (non-cosmetic)

LITHIUM SULFIDE

CAS 12136-58-2
14

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

A reactive inorganic salt used in batteries and chemistry labs, not in skincare. It releases toxic hydrogen sulfide gas on contact with moisture and is corrosive to skin and airways.

Function

DEPILATORY

Skin benefits

  • Used in battery electrolytes and inorganic chemistry; no cosmetic application
  • Appears in safety catalogues for awareness rather than for product use

Known concerns

  • Hydrolyses in moisture to release hydrogen sulfide, a toxic and foul-smelling gas
  • Strongly corrosive and irritant to skin, eyes and lungs
  • Not listed on EU CosIng as an approved cosmetic ingredient
  • Lithium ion exposure has systemic neurological toxicity at higher doses

References

EU

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, so always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.