Amidino Beta-Alanine

INCI: AMIDINO BETA-ALANINE

CAS Number
353-09-3 (3-guanidinopropionic acid)
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted by FDA; no dedicated CIR monograph

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Structurally analogous to creatine; no published dermal sensitization or repeated-dose dermal data specific to cosmetic use.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amidino Beta-Alanine safe in cosmetics?

Structurally analogous to creatine; no published dermal sensitization or repeated-dose dermal data specific to cosmetic use. The EU classifies Amidino Beta-Alanine as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Amidino Beta-Alanine allowed in the EU?

Amidino Beta-Alanine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Amidino Beta-Alanine do in cosmetics?

Amidino Beta-Alanine functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 353-09-3 (3-guanidinopropionic acid).

What is the Margin of Safety for Amidino Beta-Alanine?

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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