Pna-1 Carboxyethyl Fluorene
A cosmetic ingredient used as astringent, humectant, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
PNA-1 Carboxyethyl Fluorene is the modified polymer of PNA containing 14 nucleobases consisting of Aminoethoxymethyl Pyrrolopyrimidone, Cytosine, Aminopentyl Aminoadenine, Guanine, Aminopentyl Guanine and Thymine. It conforms generally to the formula:where R represents a nucleobase.
What does it do?
Pna-1 Carboxyethyl Fluorene is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Astringent
tightens or contracts skin tissue and pores, often used in toners and after-shave products
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Humectant
draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Pna-1 Carboxyethyl Fluorene 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 Pna-1 Carboxyethyl Fluorene?
Pna-1 Carboxyethyl Fluorene is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. PNA-1 Carboxyethyl Fluorene is the modified polymer of PNA containing 14 nucleobases consisting of Aminoethoxymethyl Pyrrolopyrimidone, Cytosine, Aminopentyl Aminoadenine, Guanine, Aminopentyl Guanine and Thymine. It conforms generally to the formula:where R represents a nucleobase.
Is Pna-1 Carboxyethyl Fluorene allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Pna-1 Carboxyethyl Fluorene is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Pna-1 Carboxyethyl Fluorene do in cosmetic products?
Pna-1 Carboxyethyl Fluorene is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: astringent, humectant, skin conditioning.
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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: 20/02/2018