Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Thioctic acid (alpha-lipoic acid) itself has good safety data; the gold complex requires characterization of gold ion release; read-across approach may be acceptable; supplier Certificate of Analysis and stability data critical for CPSR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gold Thioctate safe in cosmetics?
Thioctic acid (alpha-lipoic acid) itself has good safety data; the gold complex requires characterization of gold ion release; read-across approach may be acceptable; supplier Certificate of Analysis and stability data critical for CPSR. The EU classifies Gold Thioctate as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Gold Thioctate allowed in the EU?
Gold Thioctate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Gold Thioctate do in cosmetics?
Gold Thioctate functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned in CosIng.
What is the Margin of Safety for Gold Thioctate?
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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