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THIOUREA

CAS 62-56-6
8

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

A reducing agent that is prohibited in EU cosmetics under Annex II. Suspected carcinogen and developmental toxicant; should not be in personal-care products.

Function

ANTIMICROBIALHUMECTANT

Skin benefits

  • None at cosmetic-safe levels

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II prohibited
  • Suspected carcinogen (H351)
  • Developmental toxicity (H361d)
  • Repeat-dose organ damage (H372)
  • Thyroid effects

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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