Methionyl Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Decapeptide-1 Tripeptide-44 Rh-Polypeptide-3
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Methionyl Hexapeptide-40 sh-Decapeptide-1 Tripeptide-44 rh-Polypeptide-3 is a single chain recombinant fusion peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized by the fusion of the gene from Hexapeptide-40, sh-Decapeptide-1, Tripeptide-44 and rh-Polypeptide-3 with the initiation code for methionine. The fusion peptide contains 183 amino acids and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
What does it do?
Methionyl Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Decapeptide-1 Tripeptide-44 Rh-Polypeptide-3 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
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is banned in the European Union.
Methionyl Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Decapeptide-1 Tripeptide-44 Rh-Polypeptide-3 is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 416), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Frequently asked questions
What is Methionyl Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Decapeptide-1 Tripeptide-44 Rh-Polypeptide-3?
Methionyl Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Decapeptide-1 Tripeptide-44 Rh-Polypeptide-3 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Methionyl Hexapeptide-40 sh-Decapeptide-1 Tripeptide-44 rh-Polypeptide-3 is a single chain recombinant fusion peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized by the fusion of the gene from Hexapeptide-40, sh-Decapeptide-1, Tripeptide-44 and rh-Polypeptide-3 with the initiation code for methionine. The fusion peptide contains 183 amino acids and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
Is Methionyl Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Decapeptide-1 Tripeptide-44 Rh-Polypeptide-3 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Methionyl Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Decapeptide-1 Tripeptide-44 Rh-Polypeptide-3 is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Methionyl Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Decapeptide-1 Tripeptide-44 Rh-Polypeptide-3 do in cosmetic products?
Methionyl Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Decapeptide-1 Tripeptide-44 Rh-Polypeptide-3 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: 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: 23/06/2016