Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
At 73 amino acids, this synthetic peptide approaches small protein territory (~8 kDa estimated), potentially increasing immune recognition risk compared to short-chain peptides and warranting immunogenicity assessment for CPSR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oligopeptide-172 safe in cosmetics?
At 73 amino acids, this synthetic peptide approaches small protein territory (~8 kDa estimated), potentially increasing immune recognition risk compared to short-chain peptides and warranting immunogenicity assessment for CPSR. The EU classifies Oligopeptide-172 as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Oligopeptide-172 allowed in the EU?
Oligopeptide-172 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Oligopeptide-172 do in cosmetics?
Oligopeptide-172 functions as: Skin conditioning (synthetic peptide, 73 amino acids — alanine, arginine, asparagine, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, glycine, histidine + others). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned.
What is the Margin of Safety for Oligopeptide-172?
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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