R-(Aspartyl Oligopeptide-162 Aspartyl Rh-Polypeptide-115)
A cosmetic ingredient used as not reported in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
r-(Aspartyl Oligopeptide-162 Aspartyl rh-Polypeptide-115) is a single chain recombinant peptide, produced by fermentation in Chinese hamster ovary cells (CHO). The starting gene is synthesized by the fusion of the genes encoding for Oligopeptide-162, and rh-Polypeptide-115 with the initiation code for aspartic acid. The fusion peptide contains 261 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?
R-(Aspartyl Oligopeptide-162 Aspartyl Rh-Polypeptide-115) is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Not reported
function not declared in the EU CosIng database — the substance is approved for cosmetic use, but no specific role has been categorised
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is banned in the European Union.
R-(Aspartyl Oligopeptide-162 Aspartyl Rh-Polypeptide-115) is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 416), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Frequently asked questions
What is R-(Aspartyl Oligopeptide-162 Aspartyl Rh-Polypeptide-115)?
R-(Aspartyl Oligopeptide-162 Aspartyl Rh-Polypeptide-115) is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. r-(Aspartyl Oligopeptide-162 Aspartyl rh-Polypeptide-115) is a single chain recombinant peptide, produced by fermentation in Chinese hamster ovary cells (CHO). The starting gene is synthesized by the fusion of the genes encoding for Oligopeptide-162, and rh-Polypeptide-115 with the initiation code for aspartic acid. The fusion peptide contains 261 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation, and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
Is R-(Aspartyl Oligopeptide-162 Aspartyl Rh-Polypeptide-115) allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. R-(Aspartyl Oligopeptide-162 Aspartyl Rh-Polypeptide-115) is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does R-(Aspartyl Oligopeptide-162 Aspartyl Rh-Polypeptide-115) do in cosmetic products?
R-(Aspartyl Oligopeptide-162 Aspartyl Rh-Polypeptide-115) is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: not reported.
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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: 25/04/2019