Banned in EU

Selenium Aspartate

A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Selenium Aspartate is the selenium salt of Aspartic Acid

What does it do?

Selenium Aspartate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

EU regulatory status

This ingredient is banned in the European Union.

Selenium Aspartate is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 297), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.

Frequently asked questions

What is Selenium Aspartate?

Selenium Aspartate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Selenium Aspartate is the selenium salt of Aspartic Acid

Is Selenium Aspartate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

No. Selenium Aspartate is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Selenium Aspartate do in cosmetic products?

Selenium Aspartate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.

What is the CAS number of Selenium Aspartate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Selenium Aspartate is -.

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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: 15/10/2010