Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Industrial photoinitiator with poor safety profile (H302, H304, H400 classifications). Its presence in cosmetics indicates packaging migration or contamination, not intentional formulation. Must be treated as an impurity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isopropyl Thioxanthone safe in cosmetics?
Industrial photoinitiator with poor safety profile (H302, H304, H400 classifications). Its presence in cosmetics indicates packaging migration or contamination, not intentional formulation. Must be treated as an impurity. The EU classifies Isopropyl Thioxanthone as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Isopropyl Thioxanthone allowed in the EU?
Isopropyl Thioxanthone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isopropyl Thioxanthone do in cosmetics?
Isopropyl Thioxanthone functions as: Photoinitiator (UV-curing of inks and coatings). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 5495-84-1 (2-isopropylthioxanthone) / 83846-86-0 (4-isopropylthioxanthone) [^1_6][^1_7].
What is the Margin of Safety for Isopropyl Thioxanthone?
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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