Is Allantoin Acetyl Methionine safe in cosmetics?
Allantoin Acetyl Methionine has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Allantoin Acetyl Methionine
INCI: ALLANTOIN ACETYL METHIONINE
Allantoin Acetyl Methionine (CAS 4207-40-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antistatic, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Antistatic, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-acetamido-4-methylsulfanylbutanoic acid;(2,5-dioxoimidazolidin-4-yl)urea
InChIKey
LWNZJCOLRQMXHS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not restricted; not specifically covered by the CIR allantoin complex review (that review covered ascorbate, biotin, galacturonic acid, glycyrrhetinic acid, panthenol, polygalacturonic acid — not acetyl methionine)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Allantoin Acetyl Methionine.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Allantoin Acetyl Methionine.
Chemical Function
Humectant
Anti-static agent
Softener and conditioner
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Allantoin Acetyl Methionine allowed in the EU?
Allantoin Acetyl Methionine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Allantoin Acetyl Methionine do in cosmetics?
Allantoin Acetyl Methionine functions as: Antistatic, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 4207-40-3.
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