Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Best-characterized ingredient with extensive safety history; essential amino acid salt with no significant safety concerns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lysine HCl safe in cosmetics?
Best-characterized ingredient with extensive safety history; essential amino acid salt with no significant safety concerns. The EU classifies Lysine HCl as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
Is Lysine HCl allowed in the EU?
Lysine HCl EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Lysine HCl do in cosmetics?
Lysine HCl functions as: Skin conditioning, hair conditioning, antistatic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 657-27-2 [^1_11][^1_12].
What is the Margin of Safety for Lysine 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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