Antioxidant
2-Ethylhexyl[[[3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxyphenyl]-methyl]thio]acetate
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A hindered-phenol thioether antioxidant (Irganox-class) used in plastics. Banned from EU cosmetics under Annex II; not evaluated for skin contact.
Skin benefits
- Industrial polymer antioxidant (no cosmetic role)
Known concerns
- EU Annex II banned in cosmetics
- Industrial-grade plastics antioxidant
- Sulfur-containing aromatic, possible sensitizer
- Inadequate cosmetic safety dossier
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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