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Antimicrobial

THIRAM

CAS 137-26-8
5

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

An agricultural fungicide and rubber accelerator — not a legitimate cosmetic ingredient. Listed pesticide with serious skin, organ, and aquatic hazards; use on skin is unsafe.

Function

ANTIMICROBIAL

Skin benefits

  • Primarily a processing aid (not appropriate for cosmetic use)

Known concerns

  • Pesticide/fungicide not appropriate for skin contact
  • GHS H302/H332/H315/H317/H319/H373 — multiple acute and chronic hazards
  • Strong skin sensitiser and contact dermatitis trigger
  • Suspected endocrine disruption and reproductive toxicity
  • Very toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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