Allowed in EU

Thiolanediol

A cosmetic ingredient used as solvent in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

3,4-thiophenediol, tetrahydro-, cis-

What does it do?

Thiolanediol is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Solvent

    dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase

EU regulatory status

Thiolanediol 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 Thiolanediol?

Thiolanediol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 3,4-thiophenediol, tetrahydro-, cis-

Is Thiolanediol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Thiolanediol is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Thiolanediol do in cosmetic products?

Thiolanediol is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: solvent.

What is the CAS number of Thiolanediol?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Thiolanediol is 3976-75-8.

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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: 15/10/2010