R-(Dipeptide-46 S-Staphylococcus Aureus Polypeptide-1 Hexapeptide-68 Sh-Polypeptide-82)
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
r-(Dipeptide-46 s-Staphylococcus Aureus Polypeptide-1 Hexapeptide-68 sh-Polypeptide-82) is a single chain recombinant peptide, produced by fermentation in Pichia pastoris. The starting gene is synthesized by the fusion of the genes from Dipeptide-46, s-Staphylococcus Aureus Polypeptide-1, Hexapeptide-68 and sh-Polypeptide-82. The fusion peptide contains 246 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-(Dipeptide-46 S-Staphylococcus Aureus Polypeptide-1 Hexapeptide-68 Sh-Polypeptide-82) is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
R-(Dipeptide-46 S-Staphylococcus Aureus Polypeptide-1 Hexapeptide-68 Sh-Polypeptide-82) 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-46 S-Staphylococcus Aureus Polypeptide-1 Hexapeptide-68 Sh-Polypeptide-82)?
R-(Dipeptide-46 S-Staphylococcus Aureus Polypeptide-1 Hexapeptide-68 Sh-Polypeptide-82) is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. r-(Dipeptide-46 s-Staphylococcus Aureus Polypeptide-1 Hexapeptide-68 sh-Polypeptide-82) is a single chain recombinant peptide, produced by fermentation in Pichia pastoris. The starting gene is synthesized by the fusion of the genes from Dipeptide-46, s-Staphylococcus Aureus Polypeptide-1, Hexapeptide-68 and sh-Polypeptide-82. The fusion peptide contains 246 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation, and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
Is R-(Dipeptide-46 S-Staphylococcus Aureus Polypeptide-1 Hexapeptide-68 Sh-Polypeptide-82) allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. R-(Dipeptide-46 S-Staphylococcus Aureus Polypeptide-1 Hexapeptide-68 Sh-Polypeptide-82) is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does R-(Dipeptide-46 S-Staphylococcus Aureus Polypeptide-1 Hexapeptide-68 Sh-Polypeptide-82) do in cosmetic products?
R-(Dipeptide-46 S-Staphylococcus Aureus Polypeptide-1 Hexapeptide-68 Sh-Polypeptide-82) is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: 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: 26/04/2019