Dihydroxypropyl Arginine

INCI: DIHYDROXYPROPYL ARGININE

CAS Number
Not assigned (CosIng Ref \#94649)
Function
Hair conditioning, skin conditioning, humectant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no CFR restriction; not on FDA prohibited list

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Minimal safety data as standalone INCI; typically supplied and tested as the HCl salt form. Any CPSR relying on this ingredient should cross-reference data for the HCl salt.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dihydroxypropyl Arginine safe in cosmetics?

Minimal safety data as standalone INCI; typically supplied and tested as the HCl salt form. Any CPSR relying on this ingredient should cross-reference data for the HCl salt. The EU classifies Dihydroxypropyl Arginine as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Dihydroxypropyl Arginine allowed in the EU?

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

What does Dihydroxypropyl Arginine do in cosmetics?

Dihydroxypropyl Arginine functions as: Hair conditioning, skin conditioning, humectant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (CosIng Ref \#94649).

What is the Margin of Safety for Dihydroxypropyl Arginine?

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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