Is siRNA Technology safe in cosmetics?
siRNA Technology has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: restricted.
Poor
Cosmetic Ingredient
siRNA Technology
Also known as: RNA, Ribonucleic acids, RNA - Ribonucleic acid, Nucleic acids, ribo-, Nucleic acids, ribo
INCI: SIRNA
siRNA Technology (CAS 63231-63-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Gene expression modulator; post-transcriptional gene silencer. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Gene expression modulator; post-transcriptional gene silencer
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
CIR review; no established Margin of Safety for cosmetic use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for siRNA Technology.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for siRNA Technology.
Regulatory Flags
EU Restricted
Known Synonyms
RNA
Ribonucleic acids
RNA - Ribonucleic acid
Nucleic acids, ribo-
Nucleic acids, ribo
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
Canada; consumer_product; Substances in Products - Canada (4/2014)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is siRNA Technology allowed in the EU?
siRNA Technology EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does siRNA Technology do in cosmetics?
siRNA Technology functions as: Gene expression modulator; post-transcriptional gene silencer. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 63231-63-0.
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