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Preservative

HEXYL LAUROYL ARGININAMIDE HCL

Updated
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

An arginine-based cationic preservative similar to LAE. Class is well tolerated and EU-approved for the ethyl variant; hexyl version inherits class safety with caution.

Function

ANTIPLAQUE

Skin benefits

  • Amino-acid-based preservative
  • Effective at low doses
  • Mild class compared with quats

Known concerns

  • Cationic irritation potential
  • No SCCS opinion for hexyl variant

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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