Is Lysine HCl safe in cosmetics?
Lysine HCl has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Lysine HCl
INCI: LYSINE HCL
Lysine HCl (CAS 657-27-2 [^1_11][^1_12]) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, hair conditioning, antistatic. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning, hair conditioning, antistatic
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — referenced under 21 CFR 310.545; also GRAS for food use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Lysine HCl.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Lysine HCl.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lysine HCl allowed in the EU?
Lysine HCl EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Lysine HCl do in cosmetics?
Lysine HCl functions as: Skin conditioning, hair conditioning, antistatic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 657-27-2 [^1_11][^1_12].
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