Carnitine Fumarate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
1-Propanaminium, 3-carboxy-2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, (2R)-, (2E)-2-butenedioate (2:1)
What does it do?
Carnitine Fumarate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Carnitine Fumarate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Carnitine Fumarate?
Carnitine Fumarate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 1-Propanaminium, 3-carboxy-2-hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, (2R)-, (2E)-2-butenedioate (2:1)
Is Carnitine Fumarate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Carnitine Fumarate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Carnitine Fumarate do in cosmetic products?
Carnitine Fumarate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Carnitine Fumarate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Carnitine Fumarate is 220349-64-4.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 17/06/2013