Beauty · Heavy metals

Is Antimony Banned? EU vs US Status, Risks & Where It Hides

TL;DR: Antimony is banned in the EU but allowed in the US (heavy metals).

INCI name Antimony. CAS 7440-36-0.

Is Antimony banned in the EU?

Antimony (Antimony) is a toxic heavy metal contaminant.

It is used for its preservative, coloring, fragrance, solvent or texture-enhancing function.

Toxic and restricted; banned as an ingredient in EU cosmetics.

Choose EU-compliant or 'free-from' formulations and read the INCI list. BannedPantry flags this ingredient and suggests safer swaps.

Is Antimony banned in the EU?

Antimony is banned under the EU Cosmetics Regulation (1223/2009), but it is allowed in US personal-care products.

Is Antimony in US cosmetics?

Yes — Antimony can still appear in US-sold cosmetics and personal-care products because US rules are far less restrictive than the EU's.

What products contain Antimony?

Read the INCI ingredient list on the back of the package. Scan the barcode with BannedPantry to flag Antimony automatically.

Are there safer alternatives to Antimony?

Yes. Look for EU-compliant or 'free-from' formulations; BannedPantry suggests safer swaps when it detects Antimony.

Is Antimony in your bathroom cabinet?

Scan any product's barcode and instantly see if it contains Antimony or other ingredients banned overseas.

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