Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
No significant safety concerns. Structurally analogous to erythritol and other well-tolerated polyols
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Threitol safe in cosmetics?
No significant safety concerns. Structurally analogous to erythritol and other well-tolerated polyols The EU classifies Threitol as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Threitol allowed in the EU?
Threitol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Threitol do in cosmetics?
Threitol functions as: Humectant, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 2418-52-2 (L-threitol) / 7493-90-5 (erythro isomers vary).
What is the Margin of Safety for Threitol?
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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