Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
SH-Oligopeptide-1 is a synthetic human EGF analog that faces heightened regulatory scrutiny due to theoretical proliferative concerns; growth factor peptides may be flagged by CPSR assessors. Complete supplier toxicology package required; verify no product claims that could trigger medicinal product reclassification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hexapeptide-40 SH-Oligopeptide-1 safe in cosmetics?
SH-Oligopeptide-1 is a synthetic human EGF analog that faces heightened regulatory scrutiny due to theoretical proliferative concerns; growth factor peptides may be flagged by CPSR assessors. Complete supplier toxicology package required; verify no product claims that could trigger medicinal product reclassification. The EU classifies Hexapeptide-40 SH-Oligopeptide-1 as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Hexapeptide-40 SH-Oligopeptide-1 allowed in the EU?
Hexapeptide-40 SH-Oligopeptide-1 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hexapeptide-40 SH-Oligopeptide-1 do in cosmetics?
Hexapeptide-40 SH-Oligopeptide-1 functions as: Skin conditioning (biotech-derived fusion peptide; SH-Oligopeptide-1 = synthetic human EGF analog). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly available.
What is the Margin of Safety for Hexapeptide-40 SH-Oligopeptide-1?
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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