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Neodymium and its salts

CAS 7440-00-8 Updated
10

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

Neodymium and its salts — rare-earth lanthanide compounds used in magnets and lasers. Banned in EU cosmetics under Annex II.

Skin benefits

  • No cosmetic use (rare-earth metal)

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned in cosmetics
  • Rare-earth metal with limited toxicology
  • Pulmonary effects from inhalation
  • Bioaccumulation potential

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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