Methionyl Rh-Polypeptide-125
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Methionyl rh-Polypeptide-125 is a single chain fusion peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized by the fusion of the gene from rh-Polypeptide-125 with the initiation code for methionine. The fusion peptide contains 112 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?
Methionyl Rh-Polypeptide-125 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
EU regulatory status
Methionyl Rh-Polypeptide-125 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 Rh-Polypeptide-125?
Methionyl Rh-Polypeptide-125 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Methionyl rh-Polypeptide-125 is a single chain fusion peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized by the fusion of the gene from rh-Polypeptide-125 with the initiation code for methionine. The fusion peptide contains 112 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation, and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
Is Methionyl Rh-Polypeptide-125 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Methionyl Rh-Polypeptide-125 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Methionyl Rh-Polypeptide-125 do in cosmetic products?
Methionyl Rh-Polypeptide-125 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair 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: 07/07/2020