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DECYL MERCAPTOMETHYLIMIDAZOLE

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Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

DECYL MERCAPTOMETHYLIMIDAZOLE is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulation. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Decyl Mercaptomethylimidazole is a heterocyclic compound containing both imidazole and mercapto (thiol) functional groups. The free thiol moiety makes this class of compounds reactive and potentially sensitizing. It is not listed in EU CosIng, and no toxicological data supports its safe cosmetic use.

Known concerns

  • Free thiol group is a potent sensitizer
  • Not listed in EU CosIng
  • Reactive heterocycle with insufficient toxicological data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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