Tetracarboxymethyl Hexanoyl Dipeptide-12
INCI: TETRACARBOXYMETHYL HEXANOYL DIPEPTIDE-12
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Limited published safety data; entirely synthetic (no animal/plant extraction); pentasodium salt form is the market-available variant; supplier safety substantiation recommended
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tetracarboxymethyl Hexanoyl Dipeptide-12 safe in cosmetics?
Limited published safety data; entirely synthetic (no animal/plant extraction); pentasodium salt form is the market-available variant; supplier safety substantiation recommended The EU classifies Tetracarboxymethyl Hexanoyl Dipeptide-12 as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Tetracarboxymethyl Hexanoyl Dipeptide-12 allowed in the EU?
Tetracarboxymethyl Hexanoyl Dipeptide-12 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tetracarboxymethyl Hexanoyl Dipeptide-12 do in cosmetics?
Tetracarboxymethyl Hexanoyl Dipeptide-12 functions as: Skin conditioning (synthetic lipopeptide derivative — hexanoyl chain for skin affinity + four carboxymethyl groups for solubility). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published (CosIng-listed; pentasodium salt variant exists).
What is the Margin of Safety for Tetracarboxymethyl Hexanoyl Dipeptide-12?
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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