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Threonine

L-Threonine / 2-Amino-3-hydroxybutanoic acid

Safety Notes

Essential amino acid; NMF component; supports elastin; humectant

Function & Common Use

Function

Skin Conditioning

Category

Conditioner

Common In

Moisturisers amino acid complex products

Origin

Synthetic / Fermentation

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No limit

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No limit

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Threonine safe to use in skincare?

Threonine has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Essential amino acid; NMF component; supports elastin; humectant

Is Threonine allowed in India?

Threonine is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Threonine used for in cosmetics?

Threonine functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is commonly found in: Moisturisers amino acid complex products.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Permitted
EU
Permitted
US FDA
Permitted
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted

Identifiers

CAS72-19-5
EC200-774-1

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