R-(Dipeptide-43 Mussel Polypeptide-2 Dipeptide-44 Mussel Oligopeptide-1 Tetrapeptide-70 Mussel Polypeptide-2 Dipeptide-40 Sh-Hexapeptide-5)
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
r-(Dipeptide-43 Mussel Polypeptide-2 Dipeptide-44 Mussel Oligopeptide-1 Tetrapeptide-70 Mussel Polypeptide-2 Dipeptide-40 sh-Hexapeptide-5) is a single chain fusion peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized by the fusion of the gene from Dipeptide-43, r-Mussel Polypeptide-2, Dipeptide-44, r-Mussel Oligopeptide-1, Tetrapeptide-70, Dipeptide-40 and sh-Hexapeptide-5 SP. The fusion peptide contains 211 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycolsylation, and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 amino acids.
What does it do?
R-(Dipeptide-43 Mussel Polypeptide-2 Dipeptide-44 Mussel Oligopeptide-1 Tetrapeptide-70 Mussel Polypeptide-2 Dipeptide-40 Sh-Hexapeptide-5) 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
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
R-(Dipeptide-43 Mussel Polypeptide-2 Dipeptide-44 Mussel Oligopeptide-1 Tetrapeptide-70 Mussel Polypeptide-2 Dipeptide-40 Sh-Hexapeptide-5) 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 R-(Dipeptide-43 Mussel Polypeptide-2 Dipeptide-44 Mussel Oligopeptide-1 Tetrapeptide-70 Mussel Polypeptide-2 Dipeptide-40 Sh-Hexapeptide-5)?
R-(Dipeptide-43 Mussel Polypeptide-2 Dipeptide-44 Mussel Oligopeptide-1 Tetrapeptide-70 Mussel Polypeptide-2 Dipeptide-40 Sh-Hexapeptide-5) is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. r-(Dipeptide-43 Mussel Polypeptide-2 Dipeptide-44 Mussel Oligopeptide-1 Tetrapeptide-70 Mussel Polypeptide-2 Dipeptide-40 sh-Hexapeptide-5) is a single chain fusion peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized by the fusion of the gene from Dipeptide-43, r-Mussel Polypeptide-2, Dipeptide-44, r-Mussel Oligopeptide-1, Tetrapeptide-70, Dipeptide-40 and sh-Hexapeptide-5 SP. The fusion peptide contains 211 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycolsylation, and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 amino acids.
Is R-(Dipeptide-43 Mussel Polypeptide-2 Dipeptide-44 Mussel Oligopeptide-1 Tetrapeptide-70 Mussel Polypeptide-2 Dipeptide-40 Sh-Hexapeptide-5) allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. R-(Dipeptide-43 Mussel Polypeptide-2 Dipeptide-44 Mussel Oligopeptide-1 Tetrapeptide-70 Mussel Polypeptide-2 Dipeptide-40 Sh-Hexapeptide-5) is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does R-(Dipeptide-43 Mussel Polypeptide-2 Dipeptide-44 Mussel Oligopeptide-1 Tetrapeptide-70 Mussel Polypeptide-2 Dipeptide-40 Sh-Hexapeptide-5) do in cosmetic products?
R-(Dipeptide-43 Mussel Polypeptide-2 Dipeptide-44 Mussel Oligopeptide-1 Tetrapeptide-70 Mussel Polypeptide-2 Dipeptide-40 Sh-Hexapeptide-5) is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, skin 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: 25/04/2019