Sulfametrole
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Sulfametrole is a cosmetic ingredient. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Sulfametrole is a sulfonamide antimicrobial agent. Under EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex III, it is restricted to below 0.1% as a constituent of substances or mixtures. Like other sulfonamides, it raises concerns about antibiotic resistance development and potential sensitisation reactions when used in topical cosmetic formulations.
Known concerns
- Restricted in EU cosmetics (Annex III, <0.1%)
- Antibiotic resistance concern
- Sulfonamide class sensitisation potential
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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