6-Aminocaproic Acid

INCI: 6-AMINOCAPROIC ACID

CAS Number
60-32-2
Function
Pharmaceutical antifibrinolytic agent. No cosmetic function.
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status restricted
US Notes FDA-approved pharmaceutical marketed as Amicar. Not approved for cosmetic use. Classified as a drug, not a cosmetic ingredient.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Pharmaceutical substance prohibited in Annex II. Not suitable for cosmetic formulation due to drug classification and irritant potential.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

eu_banned_cosmetics eu_cosing_listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 6-Aminocaproic Acid safe in cosmetics?

Pharmaceutical substance prohibited in Annex II. Not suitable for cosmetic formulation due to drug classification and irritant potential. The EU classifies 6-Aminocaproic Acid as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is 6-Aminocaproic Acid allowed in the EU?

6-Aminocaproic Acid EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does 6-Aminocaproic Acid do in cosmetics?

6-Aminocaproic Acid functions as: Pharmaceutical antifibrinolytic agent. No cosmetic function.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 60-32-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for 6-Aminocaproic 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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