# Ethyl-N2-dodecanoyl-L-argininate hydrochloride

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_cas_60372_77_2
Categories: beauty, cleaning
Functions: preservative, Antioxidant, Preservative, Softener and conditioner
Identifier: 60372-77-2

> Ethyl-N2-dodecanoyl-L-argininate hydrochloride is used as preservative / antioxidant. Greenveil chemical-concern score: 70/100 — High concern based on regulatory listings.. Assessed from 7 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern score: 70/100 — High concern based on regulatory listings.
- Confidence: 4
- Rationale: Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate HCl is restricted in cosmetic products under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.

## Regulatory status

- EU: restricted — Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down. Product types: (a) soap (b) anti- dandruff shampoos (c) deodorants, not in form of spray Maximum concentration: 0,8 % Other conditions: For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro- organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product
- EU: allowed_listed — Annex V of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: preservatives allowed in cosmetic products. Product types: (a) Mouthwashes (b) Other products Maximum concentration: (a) 0,15 % (b) 0,4 % Other conditions: (a) Not to be used in preparations for children under 10 years of age (b) Not to be used in lip products, oral products (other than mouthwashes), and spray products Conditions of use and warnings: (a) Not to be used for children under 10 years of age
- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 22 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Preservative, Softener and conditioner, Antioxidant.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._