Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
No independent safety review. CosIng description is vague about the parent protein identity
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SH-Pentapeptide-2 safe in cosmetics?
No independent safety review. CosIng description is vague about the parent protein identity The EU classifies SH-Pentapeptide-2 as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is SH-Pentapeptide-2 allowed in the EU?
SH-Pentapeptide-2 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does SH-Pentapeptide-2 do in cosmetics?
SH-Pentapeptide-2 functions as: Skin conditioning; described as "a single chain human peptide, produced synthetically to be identical to a portion of the protein". It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (CosIng entry exists without CAS).
What is the Margin of Safety for SH-Pentapeptide-2?
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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