Grecian Formula
Grecian Formula is a men's hair coloring product from Combe Incorporated. Until recently, the formulation used in the United States contained lead(II) acetate.[1] Because lead acetate was banned in cosmetics in Canada and the European Union, the formulations sold there did not contain it.[1][2] In 2017 Environmental Defense Fund and other consumer groups filed a complaint with the Food and Drug Administration to force the removal of lead acetate from Grecian Formula and other hair dyes.[3] As of July 2018, ingredients of Grecian Formula are water, isopropyl alcohol, triethanolamine, , sodium thiosulfate, fragrance, and panthenol. Lead acetate has been replaced by bismuth citrate as the progressive colorant.
References[]
- ^ a b Page, Shelly and Allan, Susan (Nov 8, 2005). "Grecian Formula in a grey zone after ban". CanWest News Service. Archived from the original on 2007-08-08.CS1 maint: uses authors parameter (link)
- ^ Bird, Madeleine (2006-11-16). "Toxins in Toiletries | Canadian Women's Health Network". Cwhn.ca. Retrieved 2019-06-03.
- ^ Consumer groups file petition to ban lead acetate in hair dyes CBS News April 3, 2017
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