Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Pharmaceutical-grade substance with limited cosmetic-specific safety data; regulatory classification as drug ingredient may trigger drug claims if used in cosmetics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Carbocysteine safe in cosmetics?
Pharmaceutical-grade substance with limited cosmetic-specific safety data; regulatory classification as drug ingredient may trigger drug claims if used in cosmetics. The EU classifies Carbocysteine as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Carbocysteine allowed in the EU?
Carbocysteine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Carbocysteine do in cosmetics?
Carbocysteine functions as: Mucolytic/expectorant (pharmaceutical); potential cosmetic use as antioxidant or hair conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 638-23-3.
What is the Margin of Safety for Carbocysteine?
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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