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Preservative

Ethyl-N-alpha-dodecanoyl-L-arginate hydrochloride

CAS 60372-77-2
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

Ethyl lauroyl arginate HCl (LAE), a preservative made from lauric acid and arginine. EU-approved up to 0.4 percent for rinse-off and leave-on, mild and biodegradable.

Skin benefits

  • Broad-spectrum bacterial and fungal control
  • Mild on skin at use level
  • Biodegradable preservative alternative

Known concerns

  • Eye irritation at high concentration
  • Restricted to 0.4% in EU cosmetics
  • Avoid in sprays per EU SCCS opinion

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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