Cosmetic Ingredient

6-Aminocaproic Acid

INCI: 6-AMINOCAPROIC ACID
CAS 60-32-2 EC 200-469-3
Pharmaceutical antifibrinolytic agent. No cosmetic function.
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Pharmaceutical antifibrinolytic agent. No cosmetic function.

Purpose

Function

Pharmaceutical antifibrinolytic agent. No cosmetic function.
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Banned
Safety
POOR
US
Restricted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
NOAEL50 mg/kg
ConcernHigh
Flags
eu_banned_cosmeticseu_cosing_listed
Verdict

Pharmaceutical substance prohibited in Annex II. Not suitable for cosmetic formulation due to drug classification and irritant potential.

US Note

FDA-approved pharmaceutical marketed as Amicar. Not approved for cosmetic use. Classified as a drug, not a cosmetic ingredient.

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
60-32-2
EC Number
200-469-3
INCI
6-AMINOCAPROIC ACID
Category
Cosmetic Ingredient
Updated
Apr 2, 2026