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pH Adjuster

ARGININE

CAS 74-79-3 / 7200-25-1 Updated
90

Safety score · 0–100

Excellent

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A natural amino acid used as a gentle pH adjuster and skin-conditioning humectant. Among the safest pH agents available, with a long, well-documented record of cosmetic and dietary use.

Skin benefits

  • Essential amino acid; natural skin component
  • Mild pH adjuster, gentler than triethanolamine
  • Humectant and conditioning effect

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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