Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
No significant concerns. Excellent temperature and pH stability with recommended use concentration of 0.05–0.5%. Often used as a preservative booster and moisturizing efficiency enhancer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 4-Amino-3-Hydroxybutyric Acid safe in cosmetics?
No significant concerns. Excellent temperature and pH stability with recommended use concentration of 0.05–0.5%. Often used as a preservative booster and moisturizing efficiency enhancer. The EU classifies 4-Amino-3-Hydroxybutyric Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
Is 4-Amino-3-Hydroxybutyric Acid allowed in the EU?
4-Amino-3-Hydroxybutyric Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 4-Amino-3-Hydroxybutyric Acid do in cosmetics?
4-Amino-3-Hydroxybutyric Acid functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 352-21-6.
What is the Margin of Safety for 4-Amino-3-Hydroxybutyric Acid?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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