Is Methyl Aspartic Acid safe in cosmetics?
Methyl Aspartic Acid has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Methyl Aspartic Acid
INCI: METHYL ASPARTIC ACID
Methyl Aspartic Acid (CAS Likely 6384-92-5 (N-Methyl-D-aspartic acid) or related isomers) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, Hair conditioning - amino acid derivative used to improve. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Likely 6384-92-5 (N-Methyl-D-aspartic acid) or related isomers
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Function
Skin conditioning, Hair conditioning - amino acid derivative used to improve moisture retention
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific prohibition or restriction. Amino acid derivatives are generally well-accepted in cosmetic use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Methyl Aspartic Acid.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Methyl Aspartic Acid — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methyl Aspartic Acid allowed in the EU?
Methyl Aspartic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methyl Aspartic Acid do in cosmetics?
Methyl Aspartic Acid functions as: Skin conditioning, Hair conditioning - amino acid derivative used to improve moisture retention. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Likely 6384-92-5 (N-Methyl-D-aspartic acid) or related isomers.
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