Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Causes skin irritation (H315) and serious eye irritation (H319); may cause respiratory irritation (H335); limited published toxicological dataset for cosmetic use
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chlorothymol safe in cosmetics?
Causes skin irritation (H315) and serious eye irritation (H319); may cause respiratory irritation (H335); limited published toxicological dataset for cosmetic use The EU classifies Chlorothymol as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Chlorothymol allowed in the EU?
Chlorothymol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Chlorothymol do in cosmetics?
Chlorothymol functions as: Preservative, denaturant, deodorizing agent, oral care agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 89-68-9.
What is the Margin of Safety for Chlorothymol?
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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