Is SH-Decapeptide-9 safe in cosmetics?
SH-Decapeptide-9 has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
SH-Decapeptide-9
INCI: SH-DECAPEPTIDE-9
SH-Decapeptide-9 (CAS Not assigned / not publicly listed) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin protecting — structurally identical to a portion of human endorphin protein. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin protecting — structurally identical to a portion of human endorphin protein
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific restriction; no CIR review
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for SH-Decapeptide-9.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for SH-Decapeptide-9 — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SH-Decapeptide-9 allowed in the EU?
SH-Decapeptide-9 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does SH-Decapeptide-9 do in cosmetics?
SH-Decapeptide-9 functions as: Skin protecting — structurally identical to a portion of human endorphin protein. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned / not publicly listed.
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