Carnitine Tartrate

INCI: CARNITINE TARTRATE

CAS Number
36687-82-8
Function
Skin conditioning, hair conditioning; used in anti-hair-loss formulations
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically restricted; L-Carnitine tartrate also used as dietary supplement ingredient

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Well-characterized chemical with no significant safety concerns identified.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carnitine Tartrate safe in cosmetics?

Well-characterized chemical with no significant safety concerns identified. The EU classifies Carnitine Tartrate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Carnitine Tartrate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Carnitine Tartrate do in cosmetics?

Carnitine Tartrate functions as: Skin conditioning, hair conditioning; used in anti-hair-loss formulations. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 36687-82-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Carnitine Tartrate?

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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