Is Lysine Azelate safe in cosmetics?
Lysine Azelate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Lysine Azelate
INCI: LYSINE AZELATE
Lysine Azelate (CAS | Lysine azelate) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Bleaching (skin/hair lightening), chelating. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Bleaching (skin/hair lightening), chelating
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted under general cosmetic safety; no specific CFR listing
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Lysine Azelate.
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lysine Azelate allowed in the EU?
Lysine Azelate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Lysine Azelate do in cosmetics?
Lysine Azelate functions as: Bleaching (skin/hair lightening), chelating. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: | Lysine azelate.
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