Is Ethyl Arginate HCl safe in cosmetics?
Ethyl Arginate HCl has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Ethyl Arginate HCl
INCI: ETHYL ARGINATE HCL
Ethyl Arginate HCl (CAS Needs verification — not identical to Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl (CAS 60372-77-2) [^1_9]) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning; potential antimicrobial activity. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted, max 0.4%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Needs verification — not identical to Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl (CAS 60372-77-2) [^1_9]
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Function
Skin conditioning; potential antimicrobial activity
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
EU Max Conc.
0.4%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — not specifically restricted; limited regulatory precedent for this specific form
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ethyl Arginate HCl.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Ethyl Arginate HCl.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethyl Arginate HCl allowed in the EU?
Ethyl Arginate HCl EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.4%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ethyl Arginate HCl do in cosmetics?
Ethyl Arginate HCl functions as: Skin conditioning; potential antimicrobial activity. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Needs verification — not identical to Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl (CAS 60372-77-2) [^1_9].
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