Is Sodium Aspartate safe in cosmetics?
Sodium Aspartate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Sodium Aspartate
INCI: SODIUM ASPARTATE
Sodium Aspartate (CAS 3792-50-5 (monosodium L-aspartate)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin Conditioning Agent; Humectant (sodium salt of the amino acid aspartic acid). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin Conditioning Agent; Humectant (sodium salt of the amino acid aspartic acid)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for cosmetic use; aspartate salts are GRAS for food use; no specific cosmetic restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Sodium Aspartate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Sodium Aspartate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Aspartate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Aspartate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Aspartate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Aspartate functions as: Skin Conditioning Agent; Humectant (sodium salt of the amino acid aspartic acid). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 3792-50-5 (monosodium L-aspartate).
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