Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Recombinant E. coli-derived peptide; standard biotech QC. Very limited published safety or efficacy data available - one of the least-documented entries in this series.. Part of the high-numbered sh-Polypeptide series representing newer recombinant growth-factor analogs entering the cosmetic market. Minimal independent clinical or technical literature is publicly available for this specific ingredient.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methionyl sh-Polypeptide-96 safe in cosmetics?
Recombinant E. coli-derived peptide; standard biotech QC. Very limited published safety or efficacy data available - one of the least-documented entries in this series.. Part of the high-numbered sh-Polypeptide series representing newer recombinant growth-factor analogs entering the cosmetic market. Minimal independent clinical or technical literature is publicly available for this specific ingredient. The EU classifies Methionyl sh-Polypeptide-96 as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Methionyl sh-Polypeptide-96 allowed in the EU?
Methionyl sh-Polypeptide-96 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methionyl sh-Polypeptide-96 do in cosmetics?
Methionyl sh-Polypeptide-96 functions as: Skin conditioning (inferred from CosIng listing and peptide series pattern). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: None assigned.
What is the Margin of Safety for Methionyl sh-Polypeptide-96?
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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