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Lead alkyls; Tetraethyl lead / Tetramethyl lead

Korean: 납알킬;테트라에틸납/테트라메틸납 · CAS 78-00-2 ·

KR South Korea (MFDS)

Prohibited MFDS prohibited ingredients

Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 17, 2026

EU European Union (CosIng)

No specific rule on file.

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

Other markets

How Lead alkyls; Tetraethyl lead / Tetramethyl lead is treated in 6 more markets, from the overseas cosmetic regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Always confirm with the regulator of that country before selling there.

Market	Status	Conditions
CN China	Prohibited	—
AS ASEAN (10 countries)	Prohibited	—
TW Taiwan	Prohibited	MFDS summary (Korean): 化粧品中含不純物之重金屬限量不得超出以下規定： (화장품 중 함유한 불순물의 중금속 한정량이 이하 규정을 초과해서는 안된다:) 10 ppm
CA Canada	Prohibited	—
BR Brazil	Prohibited	—
AR Argentina	Prohibited	—

Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 17, 2026

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Lead alkyls; Tetraethyl lead / Tetramethyl lead 납알킬;테트라에틸납/테트라메틸납

Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.

Frequently asked questions

Is Lead alkyls; Tetraethyl lead / Tetramethyl lead banned in the European Union?

We found no specific rule for it in the EU's CosIng records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Lead alkyls; Tetraethyl lead / Tetramethyl lead banned in South Korea?

In Korea's MFDS records it is listed as “Prohibited” (MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions).

Is Lead alkyls; Tetraethyl lead / Tetramethyl lead allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

What is Lead alkyls; Tetraethyl lead / Tetramethyl lead called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 납알킬;테트라에틸납/테트라메틸납.

What is the CAS number of Lead alkyls; Tetraethyl lead / Tetramethyl lead?

CAS 78-00-2 (from official records).