Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Well-characterized amino acid with extensive safety history and no significant safety concerns.
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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