Sodium Aspartate

INCI: SODIUM ASPARTATE

CAS Number
3792-50-5 (monosodium L-aspartate)
Function
Skin Conditioning Agent; Humectant (sodium salt of the amino acid aspartic acid)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; aspartate salts are GRAS for food use; no specific cosmetic restriction

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

None significant. Endogenous to human metabolism. Well-tolerated.

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Concern Level: None

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Aspartate safe in cosmetics?

None significant. Endogenous to human metabolism. Well-tolerated. The EU classifies Sodium Aspartate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Sodium Aspartate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Aspartate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Aspartate functions as: Skin Conditioning Agent; Humectant (sodium salt of the amino acid aspartic acid). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 3792-50-5 (monosodium L-aspartate).

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium 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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