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Expert Verdict
CAS 959610-24-3. EU: Listed in CosIng as skin conditioning; not restricted under Annexes II, III, V, or VI of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009; no SCCS opinion issued; permitted under Responsible Person CPSR process. US: No FDA ingredient-specific restriction; not subject to OTC monograph; compliant under MoCRA at typical use levels (1-30 ppm). No dedicated CIR report or SCCS opinion exists. Nearest CIR 2018 analogue data shows low acute toxicity (LD50 >2,000 mg/kg), nonirritant, nongenotoxic profile, but read-across to KAKA sequence requires formal justification. Significant safety data gaps.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Myristoyl Tetrapeptide-12 safe in cosmetics?
CAS 959610-24-3. EU: Listed in CosIng as skin conditioning; not restricted under Annexes II, III, V, or VI of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009; no SCCS opinion issued; permitted under Responsible Person CPSR process. US: No FDA ingredient-specific restriction; not subject to OTC monograph; compliant under MoCRA at typical use levels (1-30 ppm). No dedicated CIR report or SCCS opinion exists. Nearest CIR 2018 analogue data shows low acute toxicity (LD50 >2,000 mg/kg), nonirritant, nongenotoxic profile, but read-across to KAKA sequence requires formal justification. Significant safety data gaps. The EU classifies Myristoyl Tetrapeptide-12 as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Myristoyl Tetrapeptide-12 allowed in the EU?
Myristoyl Tetrapeptide-12 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Myristoyl Tetrapeptide-12 do in cosmetics?
Myristoyl Tetrapeptide-12 functions as: Skin conditioning, hair growth stimulation (eyelash/eyebrow enhancement, keratinocyte proliferation). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 959610-24-3.
What is the Margin of Safety for Myristoyl Tetrapeptide-12?
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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