Aspartame
INCI: ASPARTAME
CAS 22839-47-0 EC 245-261-3
3-Amino-N-(1-carboxy-2-phenylethyl) succinamic acid, N-methyl ester
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
3-Amino-N-(1-carboxy-2-phenylethyl) succinamic acid, N-methyl ester
Purpose
Function
Flavouring used in oral care cosmetics such as toothpaste and mouthwash
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionnegligible
Sensitizationlow
MoSadequate
NOAEL40 mg/kg
ConcernModerate
Flags
fda_food_additive
Verdict
Contains phenylalanine requiring declaration for phenylketonuria patients; IARC classified as possibly carcinogenic (Group 2B) in 2023, though EFSA maintained its safety assessment.
US Note
FDA-approved as food additive; not specifically restricted for cosmetic use
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