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Active Ingredient

PHTHALIMIDOPEROXYCAPROIC ACID

CAS 128275-31-0 Updated
75

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

PAP — a non-peroxide tooth-whitening agent that lifts stains without the sensitivity of hydrogen peroxide. Reactive chemistry but milder in practice; popular as a gentler whitening alternative.

Function

OXIDISING

Skin benefits

  • Non-peroxide tooth whitener (releases oxygen on contact)
  • Less sensitivity vs hydrogen peroxide
  • Effective stain removal

Known concerns

  • Reactive peroxy compound — handle/store carefully
  • Some risk of mucosal irritation at high concentrations
  • Long-term repeated-use safety dossier still developing

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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