Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Diester of alpha-ketoglutaric acid, a Krebs cycle intermediate, expected to hydrolyze to alpha-ketoglutarate and ethanol. Very limited published cosmetic toxicological data; no CIR or SCCS opinion available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Diethyl Ketoglutarate safe in cosmetics?
Diester of alpha-ketoglutaric acid, a Krebs cycle intermediate, expected to hydrolyze to alpha-ketoglutarate and ethanol. Very limited published cosmetic toxicological data; no CIR or SCCS opinion available. The EU classifies Diethyl Ketoglutarate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Diethyl Ketoglutarate allowed in the EU?
Diethyl Ketoglutarate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Diethyl Ketoglutarate do in cosmetics?
Diethyl Ketoglutarate functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 13192-04-6.
What is the Margin of Safety for Diethyl Ketoglutarate?
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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