Silkworm r-Sleeping Chironomid Polypeptide-1/r-Sleeping Chironomid Polypeptide-2
INCI: SILKWORM R-SLEEPING CHIRONOMID POLYPEPTIDE-1/R-SLEEPING CHIRONOMID POLYPEPTIDE-2
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Synthetic/recombinant origin (transgenic silkworm expression system); chironomid = midge-derived desiccation-tolerance protein sequence; novel biotech ingredient with limited safety history
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Silkworm r-Sleeping Chironomid Polypeptide-1/r-Sleeping Chironomid Polypeptide-2 safe in cosmetics?
Synthetic/recombinant origin (transgenic silkworm expression system); chironomid = midge-derived desiccation-tolerance protein sequence; novel biotech ingredient with limited safety history The EU classifies Silkworm r-Sleeping Chironomid Polypeptide-1/r-Sleeping Chironomid Polypeptide-2 as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Silkworm r-Sleeping Chironomid Polypeptide-1/r-Sleeping Chironomid Polypeptide-2 allowed in the EU?
Silkworm r-Sleeping Chironomid Polypeptide-1/r-Sleeping Chironomid Polypeptide-2 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Silkworm r-Sleeping Chironomid Polypeptide-1/r-Sleeping Chironomid Polypeptide-2 do in cosmetics?
Silkworm r-Sleeping Chironomid Polypeptide-1/r-Sleeping Chironomid Polypeptide-2 functions as: Humectant, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.
What is the Margin of Safety for Silkworm r-Sleeping Chironomid Polypeptide-1/r-Sleeping Chironomid Polypeptide-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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