Minoxidil Oxothiazolidinecarboxylate

INCI: MINOXIDIL OXOTHIAZOLIDINECARBOXYLATE

CAS Number
Not officially assigned (novel complex)
Function
Hair conditioning; hair fixing
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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 (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Potential for systemic absorption of minoxidil-like compounds; hypotension risk; scalp irritation. The oxothiazolidine portion (related to procysteine) is generally considered low toxicity.. Marketed under the trade name Kopdil Aqua (Kumar Organic Products); water-soluble powder form; designed as a cosmetic-grade alternative to pharmaceutical minoxidil.

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Minoxidil Oxothiazolidinecarboxylate safe in cosmetics?

Potential for systemic absorption of minoxidil-like compounds; hypotension risk; scalp irritation. The oxothiazolidine portion (related to procysteine) is generally considered low toxicity.. Marketed under the trade name Kopdil Aqua (Kumar Organic Products); water-soluble powder form; designed as a cosmetic-grade alternative to pharmaceutical minoxidil. The EU classifies Minoxidil Oxothiazolidinecarboxylate as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.

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).

What is the Margin of Safety for Minoxidil Oxothiazolidinecarboxylate?

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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