Good Preservative NOAEL Data

Thiamine (Vitamin B1)

INCI: THIAMINE

CAS Number
59-43-8
Function
Preservative
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
none

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Toxicological Studies

10 study endpoints found for Thiamine (Vitamin B1). NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.

Endpoint Value Route Species Study Type Source
NOAEL 1071 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Short Term Toxicity COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 1000 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Short Term Toxicity COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 225 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Subchronic COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 100 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Subchronic COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 75 mg/kg bw/day oral mouse Multigeneration Reproductive COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 10 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Reproductive COSMOS_DB
dose_tested 1071 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Short Term Toxicity COSMOS_DB
dose_tested 1000 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Short Term Toxicity COSMOS_DB
dose_tested 100 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Subchronic COSMOS_DB
dose_tested 75 mg/kg bw/day oral mouse Multigeneration Reproductive COSMOS_DB

Expert Verdict

Thiamine has a good safety profile and is generally considered safe for cosmetic use.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thiamine (Vitamin B1) safe in cosmetics?

Thiamine has a good safety profile and is generally considered safe for cosmetic use. The EU classifies Thiamine (Vitamin B1) as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD. 10 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is Thiamine (Vitamin B1) allowed in the EU?

Thiamine (Vitamin B1) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Thiamine (Vitamin B1) do in cosmetics?

Thiamine (Vitamin B1) functions as: Preservative. It is classified as a Preservative in our database. CAS number: 59-43-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Thiamine (Vitamin B1)?

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.

What is the NOAEL for Thiamine (Vitamin B1)?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Thiamine (Vitamin B1) is 1071 mg/kg bw/day based on a Short Term Toxicity study via oral route in rat. A total of 10 study endpoints are available. Source: COSMOS_DB.

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