Methyl Undecylenoyl Dipeptide-16
INCI: METHYL UNDECYLENOYL DIPEPTIDE-16
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Generally considered safe at recommended usage levels of 100-200 ppm; no significant adverse effects reported in available literature. Marketed as DermaPep W220; shown to be more effective than arbutin in in vitro and in vivo whitening studies; also provides anti-inflammatory effects against UV-induced irritation
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methyl Undecylenoyl Dipeptide-16 safe in cosmetics?
Generally considered safe at recommended usage levels of 100-200 ppm; no significant adverse effects reported in available literature. Marketed as DermaPep W220; shown to be more effective than arbutin in in vitro and in vivo whitening studies; also provides anti-inflammatory effects against UV-induced irritation The EU classifies Methyl Undecylenoyl Dipeptide-16 as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Methyl Undecylenoyl Dipeptide-16 allowed in the EU?
Methyl Undecylenoyl Dipeptide-16 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methyl Undecylenoyl Dipeptide-16 do in cosmetics?
Methyl Undecylenoyl Dipeptide-16 functions as: Skin conditioning - specifically skin brightening/whitening via inhibition of the melanogenic pathway. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published in public databases (proprietary peptide).
What is the Margin of Safety for Methyl Undecylenoyl Dipeptide-16?
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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