Is Mercaptotriazole Caffeamide safe in cosmetics?
Mercaptotriazole Caffeamide has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Mercaptotriazole Caffeamide
INCI: MERCAPTOTRIAZOLE CAFFEAMIDE (LISTED IN COSING)
Mercaptotriazole Caffeamide (CAS Not widely cataloged in major databases - this is a specialty/novel ingredient.) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antioxidant / skin conditioning - combines the radical-scavenging properties of. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not widely cataloged in major databases - this is a specialty/novel ingredient.
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Function
Antioxidant / skin conditioning - combines the radical-scavenging properties of a caffeic acid amide moiety with a mercaptotriazole heterocyclic nucleus.
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed; no specific prohibition. As a novel ingredient, it would fall under the manufacturer's responsibility for safety substantiation.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Mercaptotriazole Caffeamide.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Mercaptotriazole Caffeamide.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mercaptotriazole Caffeamide allowed in the EU?
Mercaptotriazole Caffeamide EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Mercaptotriazole Caffeamide do in cosmetics?
Mercaptotriazole Caffeamide functions as: Antioxidant / skin conditioning - combines the radical-scavenging properties of a caffeic acid amide moiety with a mercaptotriazole heterocyclic nucleus.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely cataloged in major databases - this is a specialty/novel ingredient..
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