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Is Lead Acetate vegan?

Lead Acetate

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Lead Acetate is an inorganic salt of lead and acetic acid, historically used as a hair-darkening agent in cosmetics; it is toxic and now heavily restricted or banned in many jurisdictions.

Also known as 15347-57-6, 239-379-4, Lead acetate, basic, Sugar of lead
INCI name Lead Acetate
CAS number 301-04-2
EC number 206-104-4
CosIng ID 80813
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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