Is Silica Mercaptopropyl Silylate safe in cosmetics?
Silica Mercaptopropyl Silylate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Silica Mercaptopropyl Silylate
INCI: SILICA MERCAPTOPROPYL SILYLATE
Silica Mercaptopropyl Silylate (CAS Not widely published (specialty thiol-functionalized silica)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Viscosity controlling (CosIng function). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not widely published (specialty thiol-functionalized silica)
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Function
Viscosity controlling (CosIng function)
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically listed; would fall under general cosmetic ingredient provisions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Silica Mercaptopropyl Silylate.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Silica Mercaptopropyl Silylate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Silica Mercaptopropyl Silylate allowed in the EU?
Silica Mercaptopropyl Silylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Silica Mercaptopropyl Silylate do in cosmetics?
Silica Mercaptopropyl Silylate functions as: Viscosity controlling (CosIng function). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published (specialty thiol-functionalized silica).
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