Histidine HCl

INCI: HISTIDINE HCL

CAS Number
645-35-2 (anhydrous); 5934-29-2 (monohydrate)
Function
Skin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning, Antistatic
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” CIR found ฮฑ-amino acids safe as used; L-Histidine HCl is also GRAS (21 CFR 172.320)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Well-characterized amino acid with extensive safety history and no significant safety concerns.

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Concern Level: None

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Histidine HCl safe in cosmetics?

Well-characterized amino acid with extensive safety history and no significant safety concerns. The EU classifies Histidine HCl as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Histidine HCl allowed in the EU?

Histidine HCl EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Histidine HCl do in cosmetics?

Histidine HCl functions as: Skin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning, Antistatic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 645-35-2 (anhydrous); 5934-29-2 (monohydrate).

What is the Margin of Safety for Histidine 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.

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