Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Source-dependent BSE/TSE risk if bovine thymus-derived; must verify animal origin and compliance with EU Reg. (EC) 999/2001 TSE rules and US 9 CFR requirements. Synthetic or fish-derived alternatives eliminate this concern. Supplier must provide species source declaration and, if ruminant-origin, a TSE Certificate of Suitability (CEP).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydrolyzed DNA safe in cosmetics?
Source-dependent BSE/TSE risk if bovine thymus-derived; must verify animal origin and compliance with EU Reg. (EC) 999/2001 TSE rules and US 9 CFR requirements. Synthetic or fish-derived alternatives eliminate this concern. Supplier must provide species source declaration and, if ruminant-origin, a TSE Certificate of Suitability (CEP). The EU classifies Hydrolyzed DNA as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Hydrolyzed DNA allowed in the EU?
Hydrolyzed DNA EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydrolyzed DNA do in cosmetics?
Hydrolyzed DNA functions as: Skin conditioning, humectant (nucleotide-level fragments). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 73049-39-5 (DNA sodium salt, calf thymus) — hydrolyzed form may differ.
What is the Margin of Safety for Hydrolyzed DNA?
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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