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DIIODOMETHYLTOLYLSULFONE

CAS 20018-09-1
40

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Diiodomethyltolylsulfone is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Its specific function may vary between products. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Diiodomethyltolylsulfone is a sulfonyl-type antimicrobial agent historically used in industrial and some cosmetic applications. The organoiodine structure raises questions about iodine release potential, which EU regulators monitor closely. Current EU cosmetic review status is ambiguous with no formal Annex listing, but the compound requires careful safety assessment before formulation use.

Skin benefits

  • Antimicrobial preservation function

Known concerns

  • Potential iodine release concern
  • Limited modern toxicological data
  • EU cosmetic status unclear - requires case-by-case assessment
  • Antimicrobial with sensitizing potential

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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