Is PPG-2 Arginine safe in cosmetics?
PPG-2 Arginine has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
PPG-2 Arginine
INCI: PPG-2 ARGININE
PPG-2 Arginine (CAS 1232775-53-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Humectant, skin conditioning agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Humectant, skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No individual CIR review; not prohibited; limited VCRP data
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for PPG-2 Arginine.
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is PPG-2 Arginine allowed in the EU?
PPG-2 Arginine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PPG-2 Arginine do in cosmetics?
PPG-2 Arginine functions as: Humectant, skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1232775-53-9.
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