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Banned Substance

TIN

CAS 7440-31-5 Updated
32

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

Elemental tin metal — EU Annex II banned for cosmetic use. Different from approved tin oxide pigments. Organotin compounds (like TBT) are notoriously toxic, which is why the EU treats the bare metal cautiously.

Skin benefits

  • Not applicable - prohibited in elemental form

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned for cosmetic use as elemental tin
  • Organotin derivatives are highly toxic
  • Potential heavy metal contamination concerns
  • Distinct from approved tin oxide pigments

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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