Is Decyl Mercaptomethylimidazole safe in cosmetics?
Decyl Mercaptomethylimidazole has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Decyl Mercaptomethylimidazole
INCI: DECYL MERCAPTOMETHYLIMIDAZOLE
Decyl Mercaptomethylimidazole (CAS Not readily available in CosIng or PubChem) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning / antioxidant (thiol-imidazole derivative). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Skin conditioning / antioxidant (thiol-imidazole derivative)
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not established — no FDA or CIR review identified
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Decyl Mercaptomethylimidazole.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Decyl Mercaptomethylimidazole.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Decyl Mercaptomethylimidazole allowed in the EU?
Decyl Mercaptomethylimidazole EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Decyl Mercaptomethylimidazole do in cosmetics?
Decyl Mercaptomethylimidazole functions as: Skin conditioning / antioxidant (thiol-imidazole derivative). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not readily available in CosIng or PubChem.
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