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Preservative

ETHYL LAUROYL ARGINATE HCL

CAS 60372-77-2 Updated
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Ethyl ester of lauroyl-L-arginine, a broad-spectrum cationic preservative. Effective and biodegradable. Restricted by EU Annex V to 0.4% (not for lip/oral use); irritant if mishandled.

Function

ANTI-SEBORRHEICHAIR CONDITIONINGPRESERVATIVESKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

Skin benefits

  • Controls microbial spoilage
  • Mild at in-use levels
  • Replaces parabens in some formulas

Known concerns

  • Concentrate is irritating
  • EU Annex V cap of 0.4% with exclusions

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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