Halocidin Subunit A Amide/Halocidin Subunit B Amide
INCI: HALOCIDIN SUBUNIT A AMIDE/HALOCIDIN SUBUNIT B AMIDE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Limited long-term safety data in cosmetic use; peptide-based ingredient - potential for sensitization in individuals with marine protein allergies; derived from marine invertebrate hemocytes. Derived from the tunicate Halocynthia aurantium; the native peptide is a heterodimer of an 18-amino-acid subunit A (WLNALLHHGLNCAKGVLA) and a 15-amino-acid subunit B (ALLHHGLNCAKGVLA), linked by a disulfide bond. Demonstrates activity against MRSA and multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The amide...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Halocidin Subunit A Amide/Halocidin Subunit B Amide safe in cosmetics?
Limited long-term safety data in cosmetic use; peptide-based ingredient - potential for sensitization in individuals with marine protein allergies; derived from marine invertebrate hemocytes. Derived from the tunicate Halocynthia aurantium; the native peptide is a heterodimer of an 18-amino-acid subunit A (WLNALLHHGLNCAKGVLA) and a 15-amino-acid subunit B (ALLHHGLNCAKGVLA), linked by a disulfide bond. Demonstrates activity against MRSA and multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The amide... The EU classifies Halocidin Subunit A Amide/Halocidin Subunit B Amide as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Halocidin Subunit A Amide/Halocidin Subunit B Amide allowed in the EU?
Halocidin Subunit A Amide/Halocidin Subunit B Amide EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Halocidin Subunit A Amide/Halocidin Subunit B Amide do in cosmetics?
Halocidin Subunit A Amide/Halocidin Subunit B Amide functions as: Antimicrobial, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Parent halocidin CAS 45272204; specific cosmetic-grade CAS for the A/B amide complex is not separately assigned.
What is the Margin of Safety for Halocidin Subunit A Amide/Halocidin Subunit B Amide?
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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