Allowed in EU

Locked Nucleic Acid-1

A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Locked Nucleic Acid-1 is a synthetic nucleotide modified with an extra bridge in the ribose moiety to lock the conformation

What does it do?

Locked Nucleic Acid-1 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

EU regulatory status

Locked Nucleic Acid-1 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Locked Nucleic Acid-1?

Locked Nucleic Acid-1 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Locked Nucleic Acid-1 is a synthetic nucleotide modified with an extra bridge in the ribose moiety to lock the conformation

Is Locked Nucleic Acid-1 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Locked Nucleic Acid-1 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Locked Nucleic Acid-1 do in cosmetic products?

Locked Nucleic Acid-1 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.

What is the CAS number of Locked Nucleic Acid-1?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Locked Nucleic Acid-1 is -.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 21/05/2014