Methionyl Sh-Oligopeptide-2 Decapeptide-40
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Methionyl sh-Oligopeptide-2 Decapeptide-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 sh-Oligopeptide-2 and Decapeptide-40 with the initiation code for methionine. The fusion peptide contains 81 amino acids and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
What does it do?
Methionyl Sh-Oligopeptide-2 Decapeptide-40 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antioxidant
neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin
EU regulatory status
Methionyl Sh-Oligopeptide-2 Decapeptide-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 Sh-Oligopeptide-2 Decapeptide-40?
Methionyl Sh-Oligopeptide-2 Decapeptide-40 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Methionyl sh-Oligopeptide-2 Decapeptide-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 sh-Oligopeptide-2 and Decapeptide-40 with the initiation code for methionine. The fusion peptide contains 81 amino acids and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
Is Methionyl Sh-Oligopeptide-2 Decapeptide-40 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Methionyl Sh-Oligopeptide-2 Decapeptide-40 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Methionyl Sh-Oligopeptide-2 Decapeptide-40 do in cosmetic products?
Methionyl Sh-Oligopeptide-2 Decapeptide-40 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant.
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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: 09/06/2016