Is Thiotaurine safe in cosmetics?
Thiotaurine has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: restricted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Thiotaurine
Also known as: Ethanesulfonothioic acid, 2-amino-, EINECS 220-918-7, UNII-NQZ2D7AO62, Taurine, thio-
INCI: THIOTAURINE
Thiotaurine (CAS 2937-54-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant, Skin Protecting. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant, Skin Protecting
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-hydroxysulfonothioylethanamine
InChIKey
SHWIJIJNPFXOFS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
Not specifically restricted; general cosmetic ingredient
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Thiotaurine.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Antioxidant
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Thiotaurine.
Known Synonyms
Ethanesulfonothioic acid, 2-amino-
EINECS 220-918-7
UNII-NQZ2D7AO62
Taurine, thio-
Chemical Function
Antioxidant
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Thiotaurine allowed in the EU?
Thiotaurine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Thiotaurine do in cosmetics?
Thiotaurine functions as: Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant, Skin Protecting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 2937-54-4.
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