Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Dimethyl Aspartic Acid

INCI: DIMETHYL ASPARTIC ACID

CAS Number
1115-22-6
Function
Antistatic; hair conditioning agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted - not prohibited under 21 CFR 700

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

GHS classified H315 (skin irritation), H319 (serious eye irritation), H335 (respiratory irritation). Classifications apply to neat substance; in-use concentration risk may differ. Limited cosmetic-specific toxicological data. Structural analog to dimethyl amino acid esters with expected hydrolysis to aspartic acid. Patch testing recommended before use in leave-on formulations.

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dimethyl Aspartic Acid safe in cosmetics?

GHS classified H315 (skin irritation), H319 (serious eye irritation), H335 (respiratory irritation). Classifications apply to neat substance; in-use concentration risk may differ. Limited cosmetic-specific toxicological data. Structural analog to dimethyl amino acid esters with expected hydrolysis to aspartic acid. Patch testing recommended before use in leave-on formulations. The EU classifies Dimethyl Aspartic Acid as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Dimethyl Aspartic Acid allowed in the EU?

Dimethyl Aspartic Acid EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Dimethyl Aspartic Acid do in cosmetics?

Dimethyl Aspartic Acid functions as: Antistatic; hair conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1115-22-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Dimethyl Aspartic Acid?

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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