ETHYL TOSYLAMIDE is graded F (Banned) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data. It is restricted under EU COSING — AnnexII.
ETHYL TOSYLAMIDE
Safety grade: F
This is a synthetic chemical that acts like a flexible plastic coating. It helps cosmetic products form a smooth, long-lasting film on your skin or hair.
Ethyl tosylamide creates a flexible protective layer on the skin or hair and makes products more flexible and durable, helping them stick around longer without cracking or flaking off.
Graded using: COSING.
- EU COSING — Prohibited
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Safer alternatives to ETHYL TOSYLAMIDE
- PVP — Grade A. Film-forming polymer that creates flexible protective coatings like tosylamide does.
- ACRYLATES COPOLYMER — Grade A. Synthetic film-former and binder providing durable, flexible coatings on skin/hair.
- HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE — Grade A. Natural film-forming cellulose derivative creating flexible, non-cracking protective layers.
- DIBUTYL ADIPATE — Grade A**. Plasticizer and film-former that improves flexibility and durability of cosmetic films.
Other EU Prohibited (Annex II) ingredients
- BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL — Grade F**
- PETROLATUM — Grade F
- ZINC PYRITHIONE — Grade F**
- CYCLOMETHICONE — Grade F**
- HYDROXYISOHEXYL 3-CYCLOHEXENE CARBOXALDEHYDE — Grade F
- CI 73360 — Grade F
Other Film Forming ingredients
- CELLULOSE GUM — Grade A
- GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE — Grade A
- POLYQUATERNIUM-7 — Grade B
- POLYQUATERNIUM-10 — Grade A
- MALTODEXTRIN — Grade A
- CERA ALBA — Grade A