Is Thioxanthine safe in cosmetics?
Thioxanthine has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Thioxanthine
INCI: NOT REGISTERED IN THE INCI DICTIONARY
Thioxanthine (CAS Not definitively assigned in CosIng) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Potentially antioxidant (thio-analogue of xanthine) — no confirmed cosmetic use. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Potentially antioxidant (thio-analogue of xanthine) — no confirmed cosmetic use
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not listed; no established cosmetic use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Thioxanthine.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Thioxanthine.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Thioxanthine allowed in the EU?
Thioxanthine EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Thioxanthine do in cosmetics?
Thioxanthine functions as: Potentially antioxidant (thio-analogue of xanthine) — no confirmed cosmetic use. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not definitively assigned in CosIng.
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