Dimethylaminostyryl Heptyl Methyl Thiazolium Iodide

INCI: DIMETHYLAMINOSTYRYL HEPTYL METHYL THIAZOLIUM IODIDE

CAS Number
Not well-established for cosmetic use (laboratory fluorescent dye)
Function
Cationic fluorescent dye, nucleic acid stain
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not established โ€” not reviewed by CIR; would fall under colour additive regulations (21 CFR Parts 73/74/82)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Iodide counter-ion may cause irritation at elevated concentrations; fluorescent dye with potential DNA-intercalation activity; no RIFM/CIR/SCCS evaluation; would require full Annex I safety dossier if proposed for cosmetic use.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dimethylaminostyryl Heptyl Methyl Thiazolium Iodide safe in cosmetics?

Iodide counter-ion may cause irritation at elevated concentrations; fluorescent dye with potential DNA-intercalation activity; no RIFM/CIR/SCCS evaluation; would require full Annex I safety dossier if proposed for cosmetic use. The EU classifies Dimethylaminostyryl Heptyl Methyl Thiazolium Iodide as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Dimethylaminostyryl Heptyl Methyl Thiazolium Iodide allowed in the EU?

Dimethylaminostyryl Heptyl Methyl Thiazolium Iodide EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Dimethylaminostyryl Heptyl Methyl Thiazolium Iodide do in cosmetics?

Dimethylaminostyryl Heptyl Methyl Thiazolium Iodide functions as: Cationic fluorescent dye, nucleic acid stain. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not well-established for cosmetic use (laboratory fluorescent dye).

What is the Margin of Safety for Dimethylaminostyryl Heptyl Methyl Thiazolium Iodide?

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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