Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Pharmacological mechanism via TNF-α inhibition and hair growth promotion raise borderline medical product concerns; should be avoided in products for compromised skin or users on immunomodulatory therapies unless medically supervised; claims must be carefully managed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Decapeptide-19 safe in cosmetics?
Pharmacological mechanism via TNF-α inhibition and hair growth promotion raise borderline medical product concerns; should be avoided in products for compromised skin or users on immunomodulatory therapies unless medically supervised; claims must be carefully managed The EU classifies Decapeptide-19 as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Decapeptide-19 allowed in the EU?
Decapeptide-19 EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Decapeptide-19 do in cosmetics?
Decapeptide-19 functions as: Anti-inflammatory and hair growth-promoting peptide; inhibits TNF-α activity and supports hair growth applications. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly specified; sequence Ala‑Cys‑Asp‑Gly‑Arg‑Thr‑Gln‑Ala‑Leu‑Cys described, but CAS not cited in open sources.
What is the Margin of Safety for Decapeptide-19?
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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