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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Mercaptoimidazole class includes methimazole (anti-thyroid drug); potential thyroid-disrupting activity must be ruled out; thiol reactivity raises sensitization and irritation concerns; full toxicological dossier required before use in any CPSR
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Decyl Mercaptomethylimidazole safe in cosmetics?
Mercaptoimidazole class includes methimazole (anti-thyroid drug); potential thyroid-disrupting activity must be ruled out; thiol reactivity raises sensitization and irritation concerns; full toxicological dossier required before use in any CPSR The EU classifies Decyl Mercaptomethylimidazole as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Decyl Mercaptomethylimidazole allowed in the EU?
Decyl Mercaptomethylimidazole EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Decyl Mercaptomethylimidazole do in cosmetics?
Decyl Mercaptomethylimidazole functions as: Skin conditioning / antioxidant (thiol-imidazole derivative). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not readily available in CosIng or PubChem.
What is the Margin of Safety for Decyl Mercaptomethylimidazole?
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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