Antimicrobial
SILVER CARBOXYMETHYLALANINATE
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A silver complex with carboxymethyl alanine used as a stabilised antimicrobial. Silver ions are effective but environmentally regulated and can occasionally sensitise skin.
Function
Skin benefits
- Antimicrobial silver complex
- Used as preservative-booster
- Stabilises against discolouration of silver
Known concerns
- Silver-ion exposure to skin and aquatic life
- EU restricts silver/silver compounds in some uses
- Limited public toxicology dossier
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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