Cosmetic Ingredient

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

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
22839-47-0
EC Number
245-261-3
INCI
ASPARTAME
Category
Cosmetic Ingredient
Updated
Apr 2, 2026