Tosylamide

INCI: TOSYLAMIDE

CAS Number
70-55-3 (p-toluenesulfonamide)
Function
Film forming, plasticiser (nail lacquers)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted in cosmetics; no specific restriction under current FDA regulations

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Structurally related to ethyl tosylamide, which was restricted by the EU (Annex III) due to CMR concerns; verify grade purity carefully

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tosylamide safe in cosmetics?

Structurally related to ethyl tosylamide, which was restricted by the EU (Annex III) due to CMR concerns; verify grade purity carefully The EU classifies Tosylamide as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Tosylamide allowed in the EU?

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

What does Tosylamide do in cosmetics?

Tosylamide functions as: Film forming, plasticiser (nail lacquers). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 70-55-3 (p-toluenesulfonamide).

What is the Margin of Safety for Tosylamide?

adequate 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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