cobalt metal (without tungsten carbide or other metal alloys)
Severity 10/10cosmetic ingredient
Is cobalt metal (without tungsten carbide or other metal alloys) safe?
cobalt metal (without tungsten carbide or other metal alloys) carries significant published concerns (cancer concern, hormone disruption, allergy risk).
Documented concerns
Cancer concern
10/10Classified by IARC Group 2A; EU CLP Carc. 1B.
Hormone disruption
10/10Classified by EU CLP Repr. 1B/Muta. 2.
Allergy risk
10/10Classified by EU CLP Skin Sens. 1.
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