Is Minoxidil Oxothiazolidinecarboxylate safe in cosmetics?
Minoxidil Oxothiazolidinecarboxylate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Minoxidil Oxothiazolidinecarboxylate
INCI: MINOXIDIL OXOTHIAZOLIDINECARBOXYLATE
Minoxidil Oxothiazolidinecarboxylate (CAS Not officially assigned (novel complex)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair conditioning; hair fixing. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Hair conditioning; hair fixing
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not listed as a prohibited cosmetic ingredient. However, minoxidil is an OTC drug monograph ingredient (for hair regrowth); use of derivatives in cosmetics occupies a grey zone - FDA could classify the product as a drug if therapeutic claims are made.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Minoxidil Oxothiazolidinecarboxylate.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Minoxidil Oxothiazolidinecarboxylate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Minoxidil Oxothiazolidinecarboxylate allowed in the EU?
Minoxidil Oxothiazolidinecarboxylate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Minoxidil Oxothiazolidinecarboxylate do in cosmetics?
Minoxidil Oxothiazolidinecarboxylate functions as: Hair conditioning; hair fixing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not officially assigned (novel complex).
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