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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Ensure synthetic origin verification — natural viper venom contains neurotoxic phospholipases and should never be used directly; only biomimetic peptide versions are appropriate for cosmetics
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Viper Venom safe in cosmetics?
Ensure synthetic origin verification — natural viper venom contains neurotoxic phospholipases and should never be used directly; only biomimetic peptide versions are appropriate for cosmetics The EU classifies Viper Venom as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Viper Venom allowed in the EU?
Viper Venom EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Viper Venom do in cosmetics?
Viper Venom functions as: Skin conditioning (anti-wrinkle peptide mimic). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (synthetic peptide mimics such as SYN-AKE use CAS 823202-99-9).
What is the Margin of Safety for Viper Venom?
adequate 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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