Myristyl Aspartic Acid

INCI: MYRISTYL ASPARTIC ACID

CAS Number
70051-97-7
Function
Surfactant / skin conditioning agent (amino acid–lipid conjugate)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — not prohibited/restricted under 21 CFR

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

No CIR or SCCS evaluation; read-across from related N-acyl amino acids may support safety but does not replace ingredient-specific data; recommend patch test and HRIPT

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Myristyl Aspartic Acid safe in cosmetics?

No CIR or SCCS evaluation; read-across from related N-acyl amino acids may support safety but does not replace ingredient-specific data; recommend patch test and HRIPT The EU classifies Myristyl Aspartic Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Myristyl Aspartic Acid allowed in the EU?

Myristyl Aspartic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Myristyl Aspartic Acid do in cosmetics?

Myristyl Aspartic Acid functions as: Surfactant / skin conditioning agent (amino acid–lipid conjugate). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 70051-97-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for Myristyl Aspartic 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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