Bis-Hydroxybenzyl Sulfide

INCI: BIS-HYDROXYBENZYL SULFIDE

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
Function
Antioxidant
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Major data gap — no CIR review, no published HRIPT/LLNA, no dermal absorption study. CPSR assessor will need supplier-provided safety dossier or read-across justification.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bis-Hydroxybenzyl Sulfide safe in cosmetics?

Major data gap — no CIR review, no published HRIPT/LLNA, no dermal absorption study. CPSR assessor will need supplier-provided safety dossier or read-across justification. The EU classifies Bis-Hydroxybenzyl Sulfide as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

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.

What is the Margin of Safety for Bis-Hydroxybenzyl Sulfide?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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