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Methionyl R-Salmon Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-8

A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Methionyl r-Salmon Oligopeptide-1 sh-Polypeptide-8 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-Salmon Oligopeptide-1 (q.v.) and sh-Polypeptide-8 with the code for methionine. The fused peptide contains 140 amino acids and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.

What does it do?

Methionyl R-Salmon Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-8 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Antioxidant

    neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin

  • Skin protecting

    helps shield skin from external environmental factors

EU regulatory status

Methionyl R-Salmon Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-8 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-Salmon Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-8?

Methionyl R-Salmon Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-8 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Methionyl r-Salmon Oligopeptide-1 sh-Polypeptide-8 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-Salmon Oligopeptide-1 (q.v.) and sh-Polypeptide-8 with the code for methionine. The fused peptide contains 140 amino acids and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.

Is Methionyl R-Salmon Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-8 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Methionyl R-Salmon Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-8 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Methionyl R-Salmon Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-8 do in cosmetic products?

Methionyl R-Salmon Oligopeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-8 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, 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: 06/12/2013