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Trilead bis(orthophosphate)

CAS 7446-27-7
5

Safety score · 0–100

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About

An inorganic lead phosphate compound that is banned in cosmetic products throughout the EU due to lead's confirmed reproductive toxicity and classification as a CMR Category 1A substance.

Trilead bis(orthophosphate) is an inorganic lead salt classified as CMR Category 1A (known reproductive toxicant) under EU Regulation 1272/2008. Lead compounds are explicitly prohibited in cosmetic products under EU Annex II. It is also a suspected carcinogen and mutagen. Any presence as an impurity must be below the strict traceability requirements of EU cosmetics regulation.

Known concerns

  • CMR Category 1A - Lead compound with confirmed reproductive toxicity
  • EU Annex II prohibited substance (lead compounds)
  • Suspected carcinogen and mutagen
  • Bioaccumulative and persistent in environment

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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