Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
EGF receptor agonist that promotes cell proliferation. Theoretical concern with growth-factor-mimicking peptides on compromised or pre-cancerous skin; however, use levels are extremely low.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Acetyl Octapeptide-17 Amide safe in cosmetics?
EGF receptor agonist that promotes cell proliferation. Theoretical concern with growth-factor-mimicking peptides on compromised or pre-cancerous skin; however, use levels are extremely low. The EU classifies Acetyl Octapeptide-17 Amide as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Acetyl Octapeptide-17 Amide allowed in the EU?
Acetyl Octapeptide-17 Amide EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Acetyl Octapeptide-17 Amide do in cosmetics?
Acetyl Octapeptide-17 Amide functions as: Skin conditioning — EGF-mimicking peptide (Ac-Met-Leu-Lys-Glu-Trp-Glu-Leu-Arg-NH₂). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly listed in standard databases.
What is the Margin of Safety for Acetyl Octapeptide-17 Amide?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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