R-Thermotoga Maritima 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-Thermotoga Maritima Polypeptide-1 is a single chain recombinant Thermotoga maritima protein produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is a synthesized copy of a modified gene from Thermotoga maritima which codes for Thermotoga Maritima Perhydrolase. The protein contains 369 modified amino acids and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
What does it do?
R-Thermotoga Maritima 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-Thermotoga Maritima 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-Thermotoga Maritima Polypeptide-1?
R-Thermotoga Maritima Polypeptide-1 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. r-Thermotoga Maritima Polypeptide-1 is a single chain recombinant Thermotoga maritima protein produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is a synthesized copy of a modified gene from Thermotoga maritima which codes for Thermotoga Maritima Perhydrolase. The protein contains 369 modified amino acids and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
Is R-Thermotoga Maritima Polypeptide-1 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. R-Thermotoga Maritima Polypeptide-1 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does R-Thermotoga Maritima Polypeptide-1 do in cosmetic products?
R-Thermotoga Maritima Polypeptide-1 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: 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: 13/03/2014