Acetyl Methionine
INCI: ACETYL METHIONINE
CAS 65-82-7 EC 214-224-3 / 200-617-7
N-acetylmethionine
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
N-acetylmethionine
Purpose
Function
Skin conditioning; antioxidant
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
EXCELLENT
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationnone
MoSadequate
NOAEL100 mg/kg
ConcernNone
Flags
cir-safefda-food-additivelow-ewg-hazardamino-acid-derivativeantioxidant-activity
Verdict
Acetyl Methionine is permitted in the EU as a skin conditioning agent with no Annex II/III restrictions. In the US, it is FDA-approved as a food additive with no cosmetic-specific restrictions. CIR assessment (2013) confirms safe use in cosmetics with low dermal absorption and non-sensitizing profile.
US Note
FDA-approved food additive under 21 CFR 172.372; no cosmetic-specific restrictions
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