Is Bis-Hydroxybenzyl Sulfide safe in cosmetics?
Bis-Hydroxybenzyl Sulfide has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Bis-Hydroxybenzyl Sulfide
INCI: BIS-HYDROXYBENZYL SULFIDE
Bis-Hydroxybenzyl Sulfide (CAS No CAS confirmed in CosIng [^1_7]; the natural compound Bis-(4-hydroxybenzyl)sulfide (PubChem CID 23651847) is a candidate match [^1_8] — verify with supplier) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antioxidant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
No CAS confirmed in CosIng [^1_7]; the natural compound Bis-(4-hydroxybenzyl)sulfide (PubChem CID 23651847) is a candidate match [^1_8] — verify with supplier
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Function
Antioxidant
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Bis-Hydroxybenzyl Sulfide.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Bis-Hydroxybenzyl Sulfide — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bis-Hydroxybenzyl Sulfide allowed in the EU?
Bis-Hydroxybenzyl Sulfide EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Bis-Hydroxybenzyl Sulfide do in cosmetics?
Bis-Hydroxybenzyl Sulfide functions as: Antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No CAS confirmed in CosIng [^1_7]; the natural compound Bis-(4-hydroxybenzyl)sulfide (PubChem CID 23651847) is a candidate match [^1_8] — verify with supplier.
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