Acetyl Ornithine

INCI: ACETYL ORNITHINE

CAS Number
68-95-1 (N-Acetyl-L-ornithine)
Function
Emollient
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted by FDA; amino acid derivatives generally recognized as safe

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Naturally occurring metabolite in the urea cycle with no significant safety concerns.

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Acetyl Ornithine safe in cosmetics?

Naturally occurring metabolite in the urea cycle with no significant safety concerns. The EU classifies Acetyl Ornithine as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Acetyl Ornithine allowed in the EU?

Acetyl Ornithine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Acetyl Ornithine do in cosmetics?

Acetyl Ornithine functions as: Emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68-95-1 (N-Acetyl-L-ornithine).

What is the Margin of Safety for Acetyl Ornithine?

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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