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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
As a simple amino acid methyl ester, it has a favorable safety profile. No specific CIR assessment found in retrieved data; low irritation and sensitization potential expected.. Glutamic acid is a naturally occurring amino acid with excellent water-binding capacity. The methyl ester form may enhance skin penetration or modify solubility characteristics.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methyl Glutamic Acid safe in cosmetics?
As a simple amino acid methyl ester, it has a favorable safety profile. No specific CIR assessment found in retrieved data; low irritation and sensitization potential expected.. Glutamic acid is a naturally occurring amino acid with excellent water-binding capacity. The methyl ester form may enhance skin penetration or modify solubility characteristics. The EU classifies Methyl Glutamic Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Methyl Glutamic Acid allowed in the EU?
Methyl Glutamic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methyl Glutamic Acid do in cosmetics?
Methyl Glutamic Acid functions as: Skin conditioning, hair conditioning. Amino acid derivative used as a moisturizing/conditioning agent.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed in retrieved search results. Possible CAS variants include 6138-02-3 (methyl L-glutamic acid) - verify with CosIng..
What is the Margin of Safety for Methyl Glutamic Acid?
not established 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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