Potassium Caproyl Tyrosine

INCI: POTASSIUM CAPROYL TYROSINE

CAS Number
630121-95-8
Function
Skin Conditioning; Tanning Magnifier (enhances melanogenesis via tyrosine delivery)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted; classified as cosmetic active; no FDA pre-market approval required

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Tanning-enhancing mechanism operates in a regulatory grey zone in some markets; ensure marketing claims do not cross into drug territory, particularly in the US; moderate dermal absorption by design.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Potassium Caproyl Tyrosine safe in cosmetics?

Tanning-enhancing mechanism operates in a regulatory grey zone in some markets; ensure marketing claims do not cross into drug territory, particularly in the US; moderate dermal absorption by design. The EU classifies Potassium Caproyl Tyrosine as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Potassium Caproyl Tyrosine allowed in the EU?

Potassium Caproyl Tyrosine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Potassium Caproyl Tyrosine do in cosmetics?

Potassium Caproyl Tyrosine functions as: Skin Conditioning; Tanning Magnifier (enhances melanogenesis via tyrosine delivery). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 630121-95-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium Caproyl Tyrosine?

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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