Regulatory Status
For full compliance data across 55 jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.
Safety Data
Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.
Expert Verdict
Drug substance — inclusion in cosmetics triggers drug classification issues in both EU and US; prohibited in Canadian cosmetics
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tolnaftate safe in cosmetics?
Drug substance — inclusion in cosmetics triggers drug classification issues in both EU and US; prohibited in Canadian cosmetics The EU classifies Tolnaftate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Tolnaftate allowed in the EU?
Tolnaftate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tolnaftate do in cosmetics?
Tolnaftate functions as: Antifungal agent (OTC drug in the US; not a standard cosmetic function). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 2398-96-1.
What is the Margin of Safety for Tolnaftate?
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.
Compliance Tools
Check Tolnaftate compliance across multiple jurisdictions:
Related Ingredients
Is Tolnaftate in Your Products?
Scan any product label with Piro — our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.
Try Piro Free →Analyze Your Full Ingredient List
Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for Tolnaftate in your formulation.