Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Critical data gap: virtually no publicly available toxicological data. Benzamide moiety is generally low-concern, but disulfide/thio functionality introduces safety unknowns. Full toxicological dossier required including acute toxicity, repeat-dose, genotoxicity, sensitization, and dermal absorption studies before formulation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dithiomethylbenzamide safe in cosmetics?
Critical data gap: virtually no publicly available toxicological data. Benzamide moiety is generally low-concern, but disulfide/thio functionality introduces safety unknowns. Full toxicological dossier required including acute toxicity, repeat-dose, genotoxicity, sensitization, and dermal absorption studies before formulation. The EU classifies Dithiomethylbenzamide as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Dithiomethylbenzamide allowed in the EU?
Dithiomethylbenzamide EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dithiomethylbenzamide do in cosmetics?
Dithiomethylbenzamide functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed in public databases (CosIng/PubChem search returned no definitive CAS).
What is the Margin of Safety for Dithiomethylbenzamide?
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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