Skin Conditioning

Arginine Hcl

INCI: ARGININE HCL
CAS 1119-34-2 EC 214-275-1
L-Arginine hydrochloride
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

L-Arginine hydrochloride

Purpose

Function

Skin Conditioning
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationlow
MoSadequate
NOAEL3130.9 mg/kg
ConcernLow
Verdict

Safe at cosmetic use levels; compatible with acidic formulations without raising pH

US Note

CIR: Safe as used; α-amino acids and their salts reviewed

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
1119-34-2
EC Number
214-275-1
INCI
ARGININE HCL
Category
Skin Conditioning
Updated
Apr 2, 2026