Thioxanthone
INCI: THIOXANTHONE (NOT AN ASSIGNED COSMETIC INCI — USED AS A PHOTOINITIATOR IN UV-CURING SYSTEMS)
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Photoinitiator contaminant in packaging; not a cosmetic ingredient. Potential phototoxicity. Known to migrate from UV-cured inks into products
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Thioxanthone safe in cosmetics?
Photoinitiator contaminant in packaging; not a cosmetic ingredient. Potential phototoxicity. Known to migrate from UV-cured inks into products The EU classifies Thioxanthone as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Thioxanthone allowed in the EU?
Thioxanthone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Thioxanthone do in cosmetics?
Thioxanthone functions as: Photoinitiator / UV absorber (industrial, not cosmetic). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 492-22-8.
What is the Margin of Safety for Thioxanthone?
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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