Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Eye irritant (Xi classification, R36); strong characteristic odour limits formulation flexibility; no carcinogenic, teratogenic, or mutagenic properties identified; no photosensitizing or phototoxic effects observed; dark colour may stain formulations
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ichthammol safe in cosmetics?
Eye irritant (Xi classification, R36); strong characteristic odour limits formulation flexibility; no carcinogenic, teratogenic, or mutagenic properties identified; no photosensitizing or phototoxic effects observed; dark colour may stain formulations The EU classifies Ichthammol as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Ichthammol allowed in the EU?
Ichthammol EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ichthammol do in cosmetics?
Ichthammol functions as: Anti-seborrheic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory (ammonium bituminosulfonate). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8029-68-3 [^1_16][^1_17].
What is the Margin of Safety for Ichthammol?
adequate 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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