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Thiophanate-methyl

CAS 23564-05-8
18

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

Thiophanate-methyl is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Thiophanate-methyl is a fungicide used in agriculture for disease control on crops. Under EU Cosmetic Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, pesticide residues and related substances are prohibited from cosmetic products. Additionally, thiophanate-methyl has been classified by ECHA as a suspected reproductive toxicant (Repr. 1B), placing it effectively outside acceptable cosmetic use. Any presence in cosmetic products would constitute a violation of EU regulatory requirements.

Known concerns

  • EU-prohibited pesticide residue in cosmetics
  • Classified as suspected reproductive toxicant (Repr. 1B) under EU CLP Regulation
  • Not authorised for use in cosmetic formulations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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