Rh-Oligopeptide-1

INCI: RH-OLIGOPEPTIDE-1

CAS Number
62253-63-8 (shared with sh-Oligopeptide-1/EGF variants)
Function
Skin conditioning (recombinant human Epidermal Growth Factor — EGF)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 US Status prohibited
US Notes Not specifically prohibited as cosmetic ingredient; FDA does not maintain a positive list. However, EGF claims may trigger drug classification

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

EU-banned. China also prohibits human oligopeptide-1/EGF in cosmetics . Growth factor activity raises theoretical concerns about uncontrolled cell proliferation. Gene origin is human — the "rh-" prefix is the regulatory trigger.

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rh-Oligopeptide-1 safe in cosmetics?

EU-banned. China also prohibits human oligopeptide-1/EGF in cosmetics . Growth factor activity raises theoretical concerns about uncontrolled cell proliferation. Gene origin is human — the "rh-" prefix is the regulatory trigger. The EU classifies Rh-Oligopeptide-1 as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Rh-Oligopeptide-1 allowed in the EU?

Rh-Oligopeptide-1 EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Rh-Oligopeptide-1 do in cosmetics?

Rh-Oligopeptide-1 functions as: Skin conditioning (recombinant human Epidermal Growth Factor — EGF). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 62253-63-8 (shared with sh-Oligopeptide-1/EGF variants).

What is the Margin of Safety for Rh-Oligopeptide-1?

adequate 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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