Methionyl R-Clostridium Botulinum Polypeptide-1 Hexapeptide-40
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Methionyl r-Clostridium Botulinum Polypeptide-1 Hexapeptide-40 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 r-Clostridium Botulinum Polypeptide-1 and Hexapeptide-40 with the initiation codon for methionine. The fusion peptide contains 469 amino acids and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
What does it do?
Methionyl R-Clostridium Botulinum Polypeptide-1 Hexapeptide-40 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
Methionyl R-Clostridium Botulinum Polypeptide-1 Hexapeptide-40 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 Methionyl R-Clostridium Botulinum Polypeptide-1 Hexapeptide-40?
Methionyl R-Clostridium Botulinum Polypeptide-1 Hexapeptide-40 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Methionyl r-Clostridium Botulinum Polypeptide-1 Hexapeptide-40 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 r-Clostridium Botulinum Polypeptide-1 and Hexapeptide-40 with the initiation codon for methionine. The fusion peptide contains 469 amino acids and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
Is Methionyl R-Clostridium Botulinum Polypeptide-1 Hexapeptide-40 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Methionyl R-Clostridium Botulinum Polypeptide-1 Hexapeptide-40 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Methionyl R-Clostridium Botulinum Polypeptide-1 Hexapeptide-40 do in cosmetic products?
Methionyl R-Clostridium Botulinum Polypeptide-1 Hexapeptide-40 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin protecting.
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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: 20/10/2015