Tyrosine Ester

INCI: Not a valid standalone INCI name. Specific INCI depends on the ester (e.g., ACETYL TYROSINE, ETHYL TYROSINE)

CAS Number
Not a single ingredient — depends on the specific ester (e.g., Ethyl Tyrosine HCl: 4985-43-7; Acetyl Tyrosine: 537-55-3)
Function
Varies by ester: skin conditioning, hair conditioning, or tanning accelerant via promotion of melanogenesis
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status restricted
US Notes Not specifically restricted; CIR has reviewed amino acids broadly

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Tyrosine Ester is not a valid standalone INCI name; the specific ester must be declared for regulatory compliance. Tanning acceleration claims lack strong clinical evidence and may attract EU regulatory scrutiny.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tyrosine Ester safe in cosmetics?

Tyrosine Ester is not a valid standalone INCI name; the specific ester must be declared for regulatory compliance. Tanning acceleration claims lack strong clinical evidence and may attract EU regulatory scrutiny. The EU classifies Tyrosine Ester as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Tyrosine Ester allowed in the EU?

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

What does Tyrosine Ester do in cosmetics?

Tyrosine Ester functions as: Varies by ester: skin conditioning, hair conditioning, or tanning accelerant via promotion of melanogenesis. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not a single ingredient — depends on the specific ester (e.g., Ethyl Tyrosine HCl: 4985-43-7; Acetyl Tyrosine: 537-55-3).

What is the Margin of Safety for Tyrosine Ester?

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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