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Silicic acid, lead nickel salt

CAS 68130-19-8 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

A lead- and nickel-bearing silicate salt. Lead is on EU Annex II (banned in cosmetics) and nickel is one of the strongest known contact sensitizers. This compound has no place in a cosmetic formula and is treated as banned.

Skin benefits

  • No legitimate cosmetic benefit

Known concerns

  • Contains lead — EU Annex II banned heavy metal
  • Contains nickel — strong contact allergen
  • Carcinogenic and reprotoxic concerns
  • Cannot lawfully appear in EU cosmetic products

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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