Is Cocoyl Hexapeptide-16 safe in cosmetics?
Cocoyl Hexapeptide-16 has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cocoyl Hexapeptide-16
INCI: COCOYL HEXAPEPTIDE-16
Cocoyl Hexapeptide-16 (CAS Not uniquely assigned (proprietary peptide ingredient)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent, hair conditioning agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned (proprietary peptide ingredient)
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Function
Skin conditioning agent, hair conditioning agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA-permitted cosmetic ingredient; no specific restrictions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cocoyl Hexapeptide-16.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cocoyl Hexapeptide-16.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cocoyl Hexapeptide-16 allowed in the EU?
Cocoyl Hexapeptide-16 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cocoyl Hexapeptide-16 do in cosmetics?
Cocoyl Hexapeptide-16 functions as: Skin conditioning agent, hair conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned (proprietary peptide ingredient).
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