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Pna-2 Carboxyethyl Fluorene

A cosmetic ingredient used as not reported in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

PNA-2 Carboxyethyl Fluorene is the modified polymer of PNA containing 14 nucleobases consisting of Aminoethoxymethyl Pyrrolopyrimidone, Aminohexyl Guanine, Cytosine, Guanine, Aminopentyl Guanine and Thymine. It conforms generally to the formula:where R represents a nucleobase.

What does it do?

Pna-2 Carboxyethyl Fluorene is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Not reported

    function not declared in the EU CosIng database — the substance is approved for cosmetic use, but no specific role has been categorised

EU regulatory status

Pna-2 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-2 Carboxyethyl Fluorene?

Pna-2 Carboxyethyl Fluorene is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. PNA-2 Carboxyethyl Fluorene is the modified polymer of PNA containing 14 nucleobases consisting of Aminoethoxymethyl Pyrrolopyrimidone, Aminohexyl Guanine, Cytosine, Guanine, Aminopentyl Guanine and Thymine. It conforms generally to the formula:where R represents a nucleobase.

Is Pna-2 Carboxyethyl Fluorene allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Pna-2 Carboxyethyl Fluorene is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Pna-2 Carboxyethyl Fluorene do in cosmetic products?

Pna-2 Carboxyethyl Fluorene is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: not reported.

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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