Allowed in EU

Thioxanthone

A cosmetic ingredient used as not reported in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

9H-Thioxanthen-9-one

What does it do?

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

  • Not reported

    function not declared in the EU CosIng database — the substance is approved for cosmetic use, but no specific role has been categorised

EU regulatory status

Thioxanthone 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 Thioxanthone?

Thioxanthone is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 9H-Thioxanthen-9-one

Is Thioxanthone allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

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

What does Thioxanthone do in cosmetic products?

Thioxanthone is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: not reported.

What is the CAS number of Thioxanthone?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Thioxanthone is 492-22-8.

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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: 28/10/2019