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Banned pesticide

Disulfide, bis(thiocarbamoyl)

CAS 504-90-5
4

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

This compound, commonly known as thiram, is an agricultural fungicide and contact allergen that is explicitly banned from cosmetic use in the EU. It should never appear in any skin or personal care product.

Skin benefits

  • Used as an agricultural fungicide and rubber accelerator
  • No legitimate cosmetic role

Known concerns

  • Thiram is a well-known skin sensitiser and contact allergen
  • EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II prohibits thiuram disulfides in cosmetics
  • Classified as harmful if inhaled or ingested with reproductive toxicity flags
  • Severe environmental toxicity

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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