Trimethylolpropane Tris-Mercaptopropionate
INCI: TRIMETHYLOLPROPANE TRIS-MERCAPTOPROPIONATE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
H315 skin irritation, H319 eye irritation, H335 respiratory irritation; harmful if swallowed (H302); strong thiol odor; primarily used as industrial crosslinker (thiol-ene chemistry); any cosmetic use requires full SCCS-level safety dossier
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Trimethylolpropane Tris-Mercaptopropionate safe in cosmetics?
H315 skin irritation, H319 eye irritation, H335 respiratory irritation; harmful if swallowed (H302); strong thiol odor; primarily used as industrial crosslinker (thiol-ene chemistry); any cosmetic use requires full SCCS-level safety dossier The EU classifies Trimethylolpropane Tris-Mercaptopropionate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Trimethylolpropane Tris-Mercaptopropionate allowed in the EU?
Trimethylolpropane Tris-Mercaptopropionate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Trimethylolpropane Tris-Mercaptopropionate do in cosmetics?
Trimethylolpropane Tris-Mercaptopropionate functions as: Crosslinking agent, reducing agent (primarily industrial; limited direct cosmetic use). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 33007-83-9.
What is the Margin of Safety for Trimethylolpropane Tris-Mercaptopropionate?
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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