Rh-Polypeptide-1

INCI: RH-POLYPEPTIDE-1

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned
Function
Skin conditioning, skin protecting (recombinant human Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor — bFGF/FGF-2, up to 210 amino acids)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 US Status prohibited
US Notes Not specifically prohibited; bFGF claims risk drug classification

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

EU-banned. bFGF is a potent mitogen — promotes fibroblast, endothelial, and smooth muscle cell proliferation. Theoretical concern for angiogenesis stimulation. Pregnancy/breastfeeding data lacking .

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rh-Polypeptide-1 safe in cosmetics?

EU-banned. bFGF is a potent mitogen — promotes fibroblast, endothelial, and smooth muscle cell proliferation. Theoretical concern for angiogenesis stimulation. Pregnancy/breastfeeding data lacking . The EU classifies Rh-Polypeptide-1 as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Rh-Polypeptide-1 allowed in the EU?

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

What does Rh-Polypeptide-1 do in cosmetics?

Rh-Polypeptide-1 functions as: Skin conditioning, skin protecting (recombinant human Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor — bFGF/FGF-2, up to 210 amino acids). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Rh-Polypeptide-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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