Potassium Myristyl Aspartate

INCI: POTASSIUM MYRISTYL ASPARTATE

CAS Number
Not readily available in public databases
Function
Surfactant — cleansing; hair/skin conditioning (amino acid–based, aspartate family)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted cosmetic ingredient

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Very limited published toxicological data; safety is largely inferred via read-across from structurally related acyl amino acid surfactants; no CIR monograph specific to this ingredient.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Potassium Myristyl Aspartate safe in cosmetics?

Very limited published toxicological data; safety is largely inferred via read-across from structurally related acyl amino acid surfactants; no CIR monograph specific to this ingredient. The EU classifies Potassium Myristyl Aspartate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Potassium Myristyl Aspartate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Potassium Myristyl Aspartate do in cosmetics?

Potassium Myristyl Aspartate functions as: Surfactant — cleansing; hair/skin conditioning (amino acid–based, aspartate family). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not readily available in public databases.

What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium Myristyl Aspartate?

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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