Sodium 2-Amino-3-Hydroxypropanoate

INCI: SODIUM SERINATE

Function
Skin conditioning, hair conditioning, humectant (amino acid derivative — NMF component)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted by FDA; serine is CIR-reviewed as safe in the amino acids group

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Sodium serinate is a permitted amino acid derivative used for skin and hair conditioning. Ensure sodium content is considered in overall formulation pH buffering.

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Concern Level: None

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium 2-Amino-3-Hydroxypropanoate safe in cosmetics?

Sodium serinate is a permitted amino acid derivative used for skin and hair conditioning. Ensure sodium content is considered in overall formulation pH buffering. The EU classifies Sodium 2-Amino-3-Hydroxypropanoate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Sodium 2-Amino-3-Hydroxypropanoate allowed in the EU?

Sodium 2-Amino-3-Hydroxypropanoate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sodium 2-Amino-3-Hydroxypropanoate do in cosmetics?

Sodium 2-Amino-3-Hydroxypropanoate functions as: Skin conditioning, hair conditioning, humectant (amino acid derivative — NMF component). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium 2-Amino-3-Hydroxypropanoate?

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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