Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
N-Acetylaspartic acid is an endogenous metabolite abundant in CNS tissue with minimal concern at cosmetic use levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Acetyl Aspartic Acid safe in cosmetics?
N-Acetylaspartic acid is an endogenous metabolite abundant in CNS tissue with minimal concern at cosmetic use levels. The EU classifies Acetyl Aspartic Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Acetyl Aspartic Acid allowed in the EU?
Acetyl Aspartic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Acetyl Aspartic Acid do in cosmetics?
Acetyl Aspartic Acid functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 997-55-7 (N-Acetyl-DL-aspartic acid) / 2545-40-6 (N-Acetyl-L-aspartic acid).
What is the Margin of Safety for Acetyl Aspartic 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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