Decapeptide-13

INCI: DECAPEPTIDE-13

CAS Number
Not clearly assigned/public; supplier-specific, not in COSING with CAS
Function
Presumed skin conditioning and anti-ageing peptide by analogy with similar cosmetic decapeptides
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted as a cosmetic ingredient; not an FDA-approved drug active, no specific FDA prohibition; subject to general safety requirements under FD&C Act (cosmetics must be non-adulterated and properly labeled)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Data-poor with no established long-term toxicity or reproductive toxicity package; theoretical risk of bioactivity on cell signaling; avoid claims suggesting pharmacological action that may reclassify as drug or medicinal product.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Decapeptide-13 safe in cosmetics?

Data-poor with no established long-term toxicity or reproductive toxicity package; theoretical risk of bioactivity on cell signaling; avoid claims suggesting pharmacological action that may reclassify as drug or medicinal product. The EU classifies Decapeptide-13 as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Decapeptide-13 allowed in the EU?

Decapeptide-13 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Decapeptide-13 do in cosmetics?

Decapeptide-13 functions as: Presumed skin conditioning and anti-ageing peptide by analogy with similar cosmetic decapeptides. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not clearly assigned/public; supplier-specific, not in COSING with CAS.

What is the Margin of Safety for Decapeptide-13?

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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