Ingredient profile
Lead Acetate
Raters disagreehair dyeingCAS 301-04-2CAS 15347-57-6
At least one of our safety lists speaks to this ingredient.
Raters don't agree. Here's where each one stands
Safe
Greenlens Ingredient Scan
Independent
Greenlens Precautionary Screen
Independent
Greenlens Tolerance Screen
Independent
Caution
US NTP Report on Carcinogens
Government
Concern
Health Canada Ingredient Hotlist
Government
California Proposition 65
Government
IARC Monographs
Government
EU Harmonised Classification (CLP Annex VI)
Government
Where each list lands
Funding shown- Concern
Health Canada Ingredient Hotlist
Government
A former progressive hair-dye ingredient, now prohibited in cosmetics in Canada. (Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist)
- Concern
California Proposition 65
Government
Lead and its compounds are listed for both developmental and reproductive toxicity (some lead compounds also for cancer); a contaminant of concern in colored cosmetics and kohl. (California Proposition 65 (OEHHA))
- Caution
Also screened — not on these lists
- ANSES Endocrine Disruptors
- EU Microplastics Restriction
Notes
- Prop 65-listed
- Health Canada Hotlist — prohibited
- NTP anticipated carcinogen
- IARC probable carcinogen (Group 2A)
