Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Endogenous amino acid derivative with well-characterized safety profile; permitted in EU and US cosmetics without concentration restrictions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Carnitine safe in cosmetics?
Endogenous amino acid derivative with well-characterized safety profile; permitted in EU and US cosmetics without concentration restrictions. The EU classifies Carnitine as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Carnitine allowed in the EU?
Carnitine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Carnitine do in cosmetics?
Carnitine functions as: Skin conditioning, hair conditioning, antistatic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 541-15-1 (L-Carnitine).
What is the Margin of Safety for Carnitine?
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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