Arginine Glutamate

INCI: ARGININE GLUTAMATE

CAS Number
4320-30-3 (L-Glutamic acid, compound with L-Arginine)
Function
Hair conditioning, skin conditioning, antistatic
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; amino acid salt covered by CIR ฮฑ-amino acid safety assessment

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Amino acid salt with good safety profile; glutamate component may raise consumer perception concerns due to MSG association, but poses no dermal safety risk at cosmetic use levels.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arginine Glutamate safe in cosmetics?

Amino acid salt with good safety profile; glutamate component may raise consumer perception concerns due to MSG association, but poses no dermal safety risk at cosmetic use levels. The EU classifies Arginine Glutamate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Arginine Glutamate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Arginine Glutamate do in cosmetics?

Arginine Glutamate functions as: Hair conditioning, skin conditioning, antistatic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 4320-30-3 (L-Glutamic acid, compound with L-Arginine).

What is the Margin of Safety for Arginine Glutamate?

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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