Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Ethyl Arginate HCl must not be confused with Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl (CAS 60372-77-2), which has established SCCS Opinions and regulatory restrictions. This simple ethyl arginate form lacks comprehensive safety data and independent toxicological infrastructure; independent safety data required for CPSR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethyl Arginate HCl safe in cosmetics?
Ethyl Arginate HCl must not be confused with Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl (CAS 60372-77-2), which has established SCCS Opinions and regulatory restrictions. This simple ethyl arginate form lacks comprehensive safety data and independent toxicological infrastructure; independent safety data required for CPSR. The EU classifies Ethyl Arginate HCl as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
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].
What is the Margin of Safety for Ethyl Arginate HCl?
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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