Asparagine

INCI: ASPARAGINE

CAS Number
70-47-3 (L-Asparagine)
Function
Skin conditioning, hair conditioning
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes FDA GRAS as food substance (21 CFR 172.320); no specific cosmetic restriction

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

No significant safety concerns; cosmetic-grade purity should be confirmed with absence of D-isomer contamination if L-form specified.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asparagine safe in cosmetics?

No significant safety concerns; cosmetic-grade purity should be confirmed with absence of D-isomer contamination if L-form specified. The EU classifies Asparagine as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Asparagine allowed in the EU?

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

What does Asparagine do in cosmetics?

Asparagine functions as: Skin conditioning, hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 70-47-3 (L-Asparagine).

What is the Margin of Safety for Asparagine?

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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