Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Salt form of L-carnitine with fumaric acid; both well-characterized components with established safety history in cosmetics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Carnitine Fumarate safe in cosmetics?
Salt form of L-carnitine with fumaric acid; both well-characterized components with established safety history in cosmetics. The EU classifies Carnitine Fumarate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Carnitine Fumarate allowed in the EU?
Carnitine Fumarate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Carnitine Fumarate do in cosmetics?
Carnitine Fumarate functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not commonly listed for cosmetic use (supplement CAS: 90471-79-7).
What is the Margin of Safety for Carnitine Fumarate?
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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