Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Toxicological Studies
1 study endpoint found for Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
| Endpoint | Value | Route | Species | Study Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOAEL | 2000 ppm | oral | rat | Chronic | COSMOS_DB |
Expert Verdict
Safe at 0.4% preservative (all except lip/oral/spray); 0.8% active (soap/shampoo/deodorant, non-spray). Excluded from lip, most oral, and spray products. Cationic - incompatible with anionic surfactants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl safe in cosmetics?
Safe at 0.4% preservative (all except lip/oral/spray); 0.8% active (soap/shampoo/deodorant, non-spray). Excluded from lip, most oral, and spray products. Cationic - incompatible with anionic surfactants. The EU classifies Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD. 1 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Is Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl allowed in the EU?
Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.4% (preservative); 0.8% (soap/shampoo/deodorant); 0.15% (mouthwash). This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl do in cosmetics?
Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl functions as: Preservative, Cationic Surfactant, Hair/Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a Preservative in our database. CAS number: 60372-77-2.
What is the Margin of Safety for Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl?
adequate 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.
What is the NOAEL for Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl is 2000 ppm based on a Chronic study via oral route in rat. Source: COSMOS_DB.
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