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Is Lead Diacetate vegan?

Lead Diacetate

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Lead diacetate, also known as lead(II) acetate, is an inorganic lead salt historically used as a sweetener (sugar of lead) and in cosmetics, but now recognised as toxic and restricted in most applications.

Also known as Sugar of lead
INCI name Lead Diacetate
CAS number 546-67-8
EC number 206-104-4
CosIng ID 80935
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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