Is Ethyl Tosylamide safe in cosmetics?
Ethyl Tosylamide has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Ethyl Tosylamide
INCI: ETHYL TOSYLAMIDE
Ethyl Tosylamide (CAS 80-39-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film forming, plasticiser. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited.
CAS Number
80-39-7
Function
Film forming, plasticiser
Safety Rating
POOR
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
N-ethyl-4-methylbenzenesulfonamide
InChIKey
OHPZPBNDOVQJMH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
🇪🇺 EU Status
prohibited
🇺🇸 US Status
permitted
US Notes
No FDA restrictions; listed as permitted indirect food additive; present in some US nail polishes but declining due to EU pressure
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ethyl Tosylamide - available to Pro subscribers.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
2 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
ecotoxicity
{"biodegradable": "partial", "biodegradation_days": "90-180", "bioaccumulative": "yes", "aquatic_toxicity_level": "moderate", "coral_reef_safe": "unknown", "marine_toxicity": "moderate toxicity", "freshwater_toxicity": "persistence concerns", "endocrine_disruptor": "suspected", "persistent_organic_pollutant": "no", "microplastic": "no", "nano_particle": "no", "hawaii_banned": "no", "eu_restricted_…
pregnancy_detail
{"pregnancy_safe": "avoid", "breastfeeding_safe": "avoid", "trimester_restriction": "all", "risk_category": "not-rated", "reason": "Antibiotic resistance concern; banned in EU", "alternative_ingredient": "7-free nail polish", "source": "EU regulation"}
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Film former
Plasticizer
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Ethyl Tosylamide - available to Pro subscribers.
Regulatory Flags
prohibited-eu
nail-only
sulfonamide
allergen-class-risk
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethyl Tosylamide allowed in the EU?
Ethyl Tosylamide EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ethyl Tosylamide do in cosmetics?
Ethyl Tosylamide functions as: Film forming, plasticiser. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 80-39-7.
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