Paba Sh-Pentapeptide-9
A cosmetic ingredient used as bleaching, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
PABA sh-Pentapeptide-9 is the product obtained by the reaction of PABA and sh-Pentapeptide-5.
What does it do?
Paba Sh-Pentapeptide-9 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Bleaching
lightens hair or skin tone by chemically reducing pigment
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is banned in the European Union.
Paba Sh-Pentapeptide-9 is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 167), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Frequently asked questions
What is Paba Sh-Pentapeptide-9?
Paba Sh-Pentapeptide-9 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. PABA sh-Pentapeptide-9 is the product obtained by the reaction of PABA and sh-Pentapeptide-5.
Is Paba Sh-Pentapeptide-9 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Paba Sh-Pentapeptide-9 is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Paba Sh-Pentapeptide-9 do in cosmetic products?
Paba Sh-Pentapeptide-9 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: bleaching, skin protecting.
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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: 13/05/2019