Is Hydrolyzed DNA safe in cosmetics?
Hydrolyzed DNA has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Hydrolyzed DNA
INCI: HYDROLYZED DNA
Hydrolyzed DNA (CAS 73049-39-5 (DNA sodium salt, calf thymus) — hydrolyzed form may differ) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, humectant (nucleotide-level fragments). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
73049-39-5 (DNA sodium salt, calf thymus) — hydrolyzed form may differ
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Function
Skin conditioning, humectant (nucleotide-level fragments)
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no specific restriction in 21 CFR
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hydrolyzed DNA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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