Sulfasalazine
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Sulfasalazine is a cosmetic ingredient. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Sulfasalazine is a sulfonamide antibiotic used in inflammatory bowel disease treatment. Like other sulfonamides, it carries sensitization risk. The substance is a pharmaceutical preparation and is not authorized for cosmetic use under EU cosmetic regulation. While it has documented therapeutic applications, its potential for allergic reactions and the pharmaceutical classification make it unsuitable for cosmetic formulations.
Known concerns
- Sulfonamide antibiotic
- Sensitization/allergic risk
- Pharmaceutical substance
- Not authorized in EU cosmetics
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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