Is Homocysteic Acid safe in cosmetics?
Homocysteic Acid has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Homocysteic Acid
INCI: HOMOCYSTEIC ACID
Homocysteic Acid (CAS 672-15-1 (L-form); 504-33-6 (DL-form)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair conditioning, skin conditioning (sulfo-amino acid; analog of aspartic acid). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Hair conditioning, skin conditioning (sulfo-amino acid; analog of aspartic acid)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — not restricted; amino acid derivative
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Homocysteic Acid.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Homocysteic Acid.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Homocysteic Acid allowed in the EU?
Homocysteic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Homocysteic Acid do in cosmetics?
Homocysteic Acid functions as: Hair conditioning, skin conditioning (sulfo-amino acid; analog of aspartic acid). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 672-15-1 (L-form); 504-33-6 (DL-form).
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