Antioxidant
THIOCTAMIDOETHYL DIMETHYLAMINE MALEATE
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A lipoic-acid derivative used for antioxidant or conditioning effects. PubChem flags only mild irritation, but tertiary-amine chemistry needs careful formulation.
Function
Skin benefits
- Thioctic (alpha-lipoic) acid derivative
- Marketed for antioxidant skin benefits
- Cationic conditioning potential
Known concerns
- GHS07 H316 — mild skin irritation
- H320 mild eye irritation
- Tertiary amine — formulation pH and nitrosation matter
- Limited ingredient-specific safety publication
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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