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Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate Hcl

Moderate concern

EFSA and FDA have established ADIs and use levels. Generally considered safe at approved levels; metabolized to arginine and lauric acid.

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What it is

Ethyl-Nα-lauroyl-L-arginate hydrochloride (LAE) — a cationic surfactant antimicrobial derived from lauric acid, L-arginine, and ethanol.

Antimicrobial preservative effective against bacteria, yeasts, and molds.

What regulators actually say

"The Panel established an ADI of 0.5 mg/kg bw/day for ethyl lauroyl arginate."

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Notified as GRAS for use as an antimicrobial in various foods (GRN 164); approved at specified maximum levels.

European Union — EFSA

EFSA established ADI of 0.5 mg/kg bw/day for ethyl lauroyl arginate.

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