Is Tetrapeptide-2 safe in cosmetics?
Tetrapeptide-2 has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Tetrapeptide-2
INCI: TETRAPEPTIDE-2
Tetrapeptide-2 (CAS 1239011-60-9 (as Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning; anti-aging; immune defense stimulation; firming; compensates. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning; anti-aging; immune defense stimulation; firming; compensates for thymic factor loss
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for cosmetic use; VCPR-reportable under MoCRA
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Tetrapeptide-2.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Tetrapeptide-2.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tetrapeptide-2 allowed in the EU?
Tetrapeptide-2 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tetrapeptide-2 do in cosmetics?
Tetrapeptide-2 functions as: Skin conditioning; anti-aging; immune defense stimulation; firming; compensates for thymic factor loss. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1239011-60-9 (as Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2).
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