Is Ethyl Aspartate safe in cosmetics?
Ethyl Aspartate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Ethyl Aspartate
INCI: ETHYL ASPARTATE
Ethyl Aspartate (CAS 7361-28-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, humectant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning, humectant
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
(3S)-3-amino-4-ethoxy-4-oxobutanoic acid
InChIKey
WXFCDLWCQIARFW-BYPYZUCNSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific restrictions; general cosmetic use as amino acid derivative
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ethyl Aspartate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Ethyl Aspartate.
Regulatory Flags
amino-acid
humectant
skin-conditioning
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethyl Aspartate allowed in the EU?
Ethyl Aspartate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ethyl Aspartate do in cosmetics?
Ethyl Aspartate functions as: Skin conditioning, humectant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 7361-28-6.
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