PNA
PNA (Peptide Nucleic Acid) is a synthetic oligonucleotide in which the neutral backbone is comprised of N-(2-aminoethyl) glycine units linked by amide bonds, and the bases are attached to the backbone via methylene carb…
PNA is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.
Inventory details for PNA
INCI name
PNA
Description
PNA (Peptide Nucleic Acid) is a synthetic oligonucleotide in which the neutral backbone is comprised of N-(2-aminoethyl) glycine units linked by amide bonds, and the bases are attached to the backbone via methylene carbonyl linkages. It conforms generally to the formula:
where R represents a nucleobase.
Annex records for PNA
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How PNA appears in the CosIng inventory
The CosIng inventory lists PNA as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.
PNA is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.
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