Trisodium Dicarboxymethyl Alaninate

INCI: TRISODIUM DICARBOXYMETHYL ALANINATE

CAS Number
164462-16-2
Function
Chelating agent (EDTA alternative, also known as MGDA)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Indirectly regulated; GRAS for indirect food contact; CIR safe for rinse-off products, insufficient data for leave-on

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Eye irritation at high concentrations; limited leave-on product data; mild irritant undiluted

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

epa_safer_alternative

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Trisodium Dicarboxymethyl Alaninate safe in cosmetics?

Eye irritation at high concentrations; limited leave-on product data; mild irritant undiluted The EU classifies Trisodium Dicarboxymethyl Alaninate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Trisodium Dicarboxymethyl Alaninate allowed in the EU?

Trisodium Dicarboxymethyl Alaninate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Trisodium Dicarboxymethyl Alaninate do in cosmetics?

Trisodium Dicarboxymethyl Alaninate functions as: Chelating agent (EDTA alternative, also known as MGDA). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 164462-16-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Trisodium Dicarboxymethyl Alaninate?

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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