Is Ethyl Serinate safe in cosmetics?
Ethyl Serinate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Ethyl Serinate
INCI: ETHYL SERINATE
Ethyl Serinate (CAS 4117-31-1 (L-form, hydrochloride: 26348-61-8)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin/hair conditioning agent (amino acid ester). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin/hair conditioning agent (amino acid ester)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no specific CFR restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ethyl Serinate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Ethyl Serinate.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethyl Serinate allowed in the EU?
Ethyl Serinate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ethyl Serinate do in cosmetics?
Ethyl Serinate functions as: Skin/hair conditioning agent (amino acid ester). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 4117-31-1 (L-form, hydrochloride: 26348-61-8).
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