sh-Nonapeptide-4

INCI: SH-NONAPEPTIDE-4

CAS Number
Not publicly assigned in CosIng
Function
Skin Conditioning; Klotho protein fragment — inhibits IGF receptors, stimulates SOD and Catalase production, activates DNA repair
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use under general framework; no specific restrictions

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Trade name Clodessine; influences IGF and FGF pathways — no documented adverse effects but the biological activity warrants monitoring at higher concentrations

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is sh-Nonapeptide-4 safe in cosmetics?

Trade name Clodessine; influences IGF and FGF pathways — no documented adverse effects but the biological activity warrants monitoring at higher concentrations The EU classifies sh-Nonapeptide-4 as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is sh-Nonapeptide-4 allowed in the EU?

sh-Nonapeptide-4 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does sh-Nonapeptide-4 do in cosmetics?

sh-Nonapeptide-4 functions as: Skin Conditioning; Klotho protein fragment — inhibits IGF receptors, stimulates SOD and Catalase production, activates DNA repair. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned in CosIng.

What is the Margin of Safety for sh-Nonapeptide-4?

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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