Chlamydomonas R-(Oligopeptide-91 Sh-Polypeptide-11 Sh-Polypeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-11)
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, viscosity controlling in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Chlamydomonas r-(Oligopeptide-91 sh-Polypeptide-11 sh-Polypeptide-1 sh-Polypeptide-11) is a single chain recombinant peptide, produced by fermentation in the alga, Chlamydomonas reinhardtii. The starting gene is synthesized by the fusion of the genes encoding for Oligopeptide-91, sh-Polypeptide-11 and sh-Polypeptide-1. The fusion peptide contains 156 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation, and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
What does it do?
Chlamydomonas R-(Oligopeptide-91 Sh-Polypeptide-11 Sh-Polypeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-11) is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Chlamydomonas R-(Oligopeptide-91 Sh-Polypeptide-11 Sh-Polypeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-11) 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 Chlamydomonas R-(Oligopeptide-91 Sh-Polypeptide-11 Sh-Polypeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-11)?
Chlamydomonas R-(Oligopeptide-91 Sh-Polypeptide-11 Sh-Polypeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-11) is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Chlamydomonas r-(Oligopeptide-91 sh-Polypeptide-11 sh-Polypeptide-1 sh-Polypeptide-11) is a single chain recombinant peptide, produced by fermentation in the alga, Chlamydomonas reinhardtii. The starting gene is synthesized by the fusion of the genes encoding for Oligopeptide-91, sh-Polypeptide-11 and sh-Polypeptide-1. The fusion peptide contains 156 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation, and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
Is Chlamydomonas R-(Oligopeptide-91 Sh-Polypeptide-11 Sh-Polypeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-11) allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Chlamydomonas R-(Oligopeptide-91 Sh-Polypeptide-11 Sh-Polypeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-11) is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Chlamydomonas R-(Oligopeptide-91 Sh-Polypeptide-11 Sh-Polypeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-11) do in cosmetic products?
Chlamydomonas R-(Oligopeptide-91 Sh-Polypeptide-11 Sh-Polypeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-11) is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, viscosity controlling.
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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: 02/04/2019