Is Ethyl Aminolevulinate HCl safe in cosmetics?
Ethyl Aminolevulinate HCl has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: restricted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Ethyl Aminolevulinate HCl
INCI: ETHYL AMINOLEVULINATE HCL
Ethyl Aminolevulinate HCl (CAS 17687-44-8 (verification recommended) [^1_4]) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
View industrial chemical safety profile for CAS 17687-44-8 (verification recommended) [^1_4] →
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Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
Caution — aminolevulinate HCl (Levulan) is FDA-approved as a drug (NDA); cosmetic use may trigger drug/cosmetic boundary scrutiny under FD&C Act §201
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ethyl Aminolevulinate HCl.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Ethyl Aminolevulinate HCl.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethyl Aminolevulinate HCl allowed in the EU?
Ethyl Aminolevulinate HCl EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ethyl Aminolevulinate HCl do in cosmetics?
Ethyl Aminolevulinate HCl functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 17687-44-8 (verification recommended) [^1_4].
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