Silver Methylmercaptopyrimidine
A cosmetic ingredient used as antimicrobial, deodorant, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Silver Methylmercaptopyrimidine is the complex product obtained by the reaction of Tetraethyl Orthosilicate with 2-mercapto-4-methylpyrimidine hydrochloride and Silver Nitrate.
What does it do?
Silver Methylmercaptopyrimidine is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antimicrobial
kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms
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Deodorant
reduces or masks unpleasant body odour
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Silver Methylmercaptopyrimidine is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Silver Methylmercaptopyrimidine?
Silver Methylmercaptopyrimidine is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Silver Methylmercaptopyrimidine is the complex product obtained by the reaction of Tetraethyl Orthosilicate with 2-mercapto-4-methylpyrimidine hydrochloride and Silver Nitrate.
Is Silver Methylmercaptopyrimidine allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Silver Methylmercaptopyrimidine is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Silver Methylmercaptopyrimidine do in cosmetic products?
Silver Methylmercaptopyrimidine is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antimicrobial, deodorant, skin conditioning.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 28/10/2019