Methionyl Sh-Polypeptide-7 Dipeptide-19 Sr-Spider Polypeptide-4 Hexapeptide 40
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Methionyl sh-Polypeptide-7 Dipeptide-19 sr-Spider Polypeptide-4 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 sh-Polypeptide-7, Dipeptide-19, and sr-Spider Polypeptide-4 with the initiation code for methionine. The fusion peptide contains 217 amino acids and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
What does it do?
Methionyl Sh-Polypeptide-7 Dipeptide-19 Sr-Spider Polypeptide-4 Hexapeptide 40 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
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
Methionyl Sh-Polypeptide-7 Dipeptide-19 Sr-Spider Polypeptide-4 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 Sh-Polypeptide-7 Dipeptide-19 Sr-Spider Polypeptide-4 Hexapeptide 40?
Methionyl Sh-Polypeptide-7 Dipeptide-19 Sr-Spider Polypeptide-4 Hexapeptide 40 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Methionyl sh-Polypeptide-7 Dipeptide-19 sr-Spider Polypeptide-4 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 sh-Polypeptide-7, Dipeptide-19, and sr-Spider Polypeptide-4 with the initiation code for methionine. The fusion peptide contains 217 amino acids and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
Is Methionyl Sh-Polypeptide-7 Dipeptide-19 Sr-Spider Polypeptide-4 Hexapeptide 40 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Methionyl Sh-Polypeptide-7 Dipeptide-19 Sr-Spider Polypeptide-4 Hexapeptide 40 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Methionyl Sh-Polypeptide-7 Dipeptide-19 Sr-Spider Polypeptide-4 Hexapeptide 40 do in cosmetic products?
Methionyl Sh-Polypeptide-7 Dipeptide-19 Sr-Spider Polypeptide-4 Hexapeptide 40 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, 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