Is Heptapeptide-16 safe in cosmetics?
Heptapeptide-16 has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Heptapeptide-16
INCI: HEPTAPEPTIDE-16
Heptapeptide-16 (CAS Not publicly assigned/listed in major chemical databases) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning - maintains the skin in good condition. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not publicly assigned/listed in major chemical databases
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Function
Skin conditioning - maintains the skin in good condition
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - not prohibited or restricted. Subject to general cosmetic safety requirements under the FD\&C Act and MoCRA provisions.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Heptapeptide-16.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Heptapeptide-16 — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Heptapeptide-16 allowed in the EU?
Heptapeptide-16 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Heptapeptide-16 do in cosmetics?
Heptapeptide-16 functions as: Skin conditioning - maintains the skin in good condition. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned/listed in major chemical databases.
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