Allowed in EU

Silver Carboxymethylalaninate

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

What is it?

L-Alanine, N-(carboxymethyl)-, silver(1+) salt (1:2)

What does it do?

Silver Carboxymethylalaninate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Anti-sebum

    helps regulate or reduce excess sebum (oil) on the skin

EU regulatory status

Silver Carboxymethylalaninate 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 Silver Carboxymethylalaninate?

Silver Carboxymethylalaninate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. L-Alanine, N-(carboxymethyl)-, silver(1+) salt (1:2)

Is Silver Carboxymethylalaninate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Silver Carboxymethylalaninate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Silver Carboxymethylalaninate do in cosmetic products?

Silver Carboxymethylalaninate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anti-sebum.

What is the CAS number of Silver Carboxymethylalaninate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Silver Carboxymethylalaninate is 1632046-27-5.

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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: 30/11/2015