R-Mussel Polypeptide-1
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
r-Mussel Polypeptide-1 is a single chain recombinant mussel protein, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is directly isolated from Mytilus galloprovincialis which codes for Adhesive Plaque Matrix. The protein contains a maximum of 751 amino acids and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
What does it do?
R-Mussel Polypeptide-1 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
EU regulatory status
R-Mussel Polypeptide-1 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-Mussel Polypeptide-1?
R-Mussel Polypeptide-1 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. r-Mussel Polypeptide-1 is a single chain recombinant mussel protein, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is directly isolated from Mytilus galloprovincialis which codes for Adhesive Plaque Matrix. The protein contains a maximum of 751 amino acids and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
Is R-Mussel Polypeptide-1 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. R-Mussel Polypeptide-1 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does R-Mussel Polypeptide-1 do in cosmetic products?
R-Mussel Polypeptide-1 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.
What is the CAS number of R-Mussel Polypeptide-1?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for R-Mussel Polypeptide-1 is -.
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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: 27/05/2014