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eppur_se_muova

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4. The antimony ore stibnite (Sb2S3) was widely used in cosmetics -- as mascara and eyeliner.

Reply to Judi Lynn (Original post)

Mon Aug 21, 2017, 10:41 AM

Aug 2017

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kohl_(cosmetics)#Health_concerns

Apparently, antimony was mistaken for lead in ancient times, and may have been mixed in with lead accidentally.

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Poisonous Chemical Found in Pompeii Water Pipe [View all] Judi Lynn Aug 2017 OP

Similar story about the first chinese emperor: DetlefK Aug 2017 #1

More info: There was a Daoist cult at that time who believed immortality Silver Gaia Aug 2017 #2

Also widely used in lacquerware and ink. eppur_se_muova Aug 2017 #3

The antimony ore stibnite (Sb2S3) was widely used in cosmetics -- as mascara and eyeliner. eppur_se_muova Aug 2017 #4

I doubt very much that antimony is more toxic than lead. It certainly isn't a neurological... NNadir Aug 2017 #5