Is Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide-3) safe in cosmetics?
Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide-3) has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted. This ingredient has been reviewed by cir.
Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide-3)
Also known as: N-[(3S)-3-Acetamido-5-carboxy-1-penten-2-yl]-L-alpha-glutamyl-L-methionyl-L-glutaminyl-L-arginyl-L-argininamide, L-Argininamide, N-[(2S)-2-(acetylamino)-4-carboxy-1-methylenebutyl]-L-α-glutamyl-L-methionyl-L-glutaminyl-L-arginyl-, l-Argininamide, N-acetyl-l-alpha-glutamyl-l-alpha-glutamyl-l-methionyl-l-glutaminyll-l-arginyl-, Acetyl-glu-glu-met-gln-arg-arg-amide, UNII-L4EL31FWIL (+1 more)
INCI: ACETYL HEXAPEPTIDE-3
Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide-3) (CAS 616204-22-9) is a cosmetic active ingredient functioning as Anti-aging peptide. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted; 1 safety opinion reviewed (cir). Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Anti-aging peptide
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
(4S)-4-acetamido-5-[[(2S)-1-[[(2S)-1-[[(2S)-5-amino-1-[[(2S)-1-[[(2S)-1-amino-5-(diaminomethylideneamino)-1-oxopentan-2-yl]amino]-5-(diaminomethylideneamino)-1-oxopentan-2-yl]amino]-1,5-dioxopentan-2-yl]amino]-4-methylsulfanyl-1-oxobutan-2-yl]amino]-4-carboxy-1-oxobutan-2-yl]amino]hex-5-enoic acid
InChIKey
AJLNZWYOJAWBCR-OOPVGHQCSA-N
SMILES
CC(=O)NC(CCC(=O)O)C(=C)NC(CCC(=O)O)C(=O)NC(CCSC)C(=O)NC(CCC(=O)N)C(=O)NC(CCCN=C(N)N)C(=O)NC(CCCN=C(N)N)C(=O)N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide-3).
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Safety Opinions
Official safety assessments from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).
cir
Verdict: safe
d palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 as used in cosmetics.2 The Panel concluded that these ingredients are safe in cosmetics in the present practices of use and concentration, as described in that safety assessment. (This report is available on the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) website: https://cir-reports.
Typical Use Concentrations
Reported concentration ranges per product category from SCCS/CIR/industry sources.
| Product Category | Typical Range | Max Reported | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | 0.001–0.05 | 0.1 | CIR (IJT 36:2017) |
Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
peptide
{"cas_number": "616204-22-9", "trade_name": "Argireline (alternative name)", "peptide_sequence_amino_acids": "Ac-Glu-Glu-Met-Gln-Arg-Arg", "peptide_length_residues": "6", "molecular_weight_daltons": "888.9", "peptide_class": "neurotransmitter_inhibitor", "mechanism_of_action": "Inhibits SNARE complex formation, reduces acetylcholine release", "target_protein_or_receptor": "SNAP-25/SNARE complex", …
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide-3).
Known Synonyms
N-[(3S)-3-Acetamido-5-carboxy-1-penten-2-yl]-L-alpha-glutamyl-L-methionyl-L-glutaminyl-L-arginyl-L-argininamide
L-Argininamide, N-[(2S)-2-(acetylamino)-4-carboxy-1-methylenebutyl]-L-α-glutamyl-L-methionyl-L-glutaminyl-L-arginyl-
l-Argininamide, N-acetyl-l-alpha-glutamyl-l-alpha-glutamyl-l-methionyl-l-glutaminyll-l-arginyl-
Acetyl-glu-glu-met-gln-arg-arg-amide
UNII-L4EL31FWIL
Hexapeptide 3
Chemical Function
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
Canada; pharmaceutical
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide-3) allowed in the EU?
Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide-3) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide-3) do in cosmetics?
Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide-3) functions as: Anti-aging peptide. It is classified as a Active Ingredient in our database. CAS number: 616204-22-9.
Is Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide-3) used outside cosmetics?
Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide-3) also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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