Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Best-supported ingredient via read-across only; the caffeic acid moiety versus palmitoyl moiety changes physicochemical properties and penetration; direct testing still required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Caffeoyl Pentapeptide-4 safe in cosmetics?
Best-supported ingredient via read-across only; the caffeic acid moiety versus palmitoyl moiety changes physicochemical properties and penetration; direct testing still required. The EU classifies Caffeoyl Pentapeptide-4 as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Caffeoyl Pentapeptide-4 allowed in the EU?
Caffeoyl Pentapeptide-4 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Caffeoyl Pentapeptide-4 do in cosmetics?
Caffeoyl Pentapeptide-4 functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned / Not publicly available.
What is the Margin of Safety for Caffeoyl Pentapeptide-4?
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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