Thioacetanilide

INCI: THIOACETANILIDE

CAS Number
637-53-6
Function
Antioxidant, bleaching
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; no specific restrictions

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Structural similarity to compounds with hepatotoxic potential; limited cosmetic-specific toxicological data; thioamide functional group warrants caution

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thioacetanilide safe in cosmetics?

Structural similarity to compounds with hepatotoxic potential; limited cosmetic-specific toxicological data; thioamide functional group warrants caution The EU classifies Thioacetanilide as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Thioacetanilide allowed in the EU?

Thioacetanilide EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Thioacetanilide do in cosmetics?

Thioacetanilide functions as: Antioxidant, bleaching. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 637-53-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Thioacetanilide?

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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