Aminobutyric Acid (GABA)

INCI: AMINOBUTYRIC ACID

CAS Number
56-12-2 (γ-aminobutyric acid)
Function
Skin conditioning, hair conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted; GABA is also GRAS for food use

For full compliance data across 55 jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.

Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.

Expert Verdict

No significant safety concerns; naturally present in human tissues

⚠️
Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) safe in cosmetics?

No significant safety concerns; naturally present in human tissues The EU classifies Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) allowed in the EU?

Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) do in cosmetics?

Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) functions as: Skin conditioning, hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 56-12-2 (γ-aminobutyric acid).

What is the Margin of Safety for Aminobutyric Acid (GABA)?

adequate 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.

📱

Is Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) in Your Products?

Scan any product label with Piro — our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.

Try Piro Free →

Analyze Your Full Ingredient List

Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) in your formulation.