Rh-Polypeptide-11 Dipeptide-19 Oligopeptide-91 Hexapeptide-40
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin conditioning, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
rh-Polypeptide-11 Dipeptide-19 Oligopeptide-91 Hexapeptide-40 is a single chain synthetic fusion peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized by the fusion of the gene from rh-Polypeptide-11, Dipeptide-19, Oligopeptide-91 and Hexapeptide-40. The fused peptide contains 184 amino acids and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
What does it do?
Rh-Polypeptide-11 Dipeptide-19 Oligopeptide-91 Hexapeptide-40 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
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is banned in the European Union.
Rh-Polypeptide-11 Dipeptide-19 Oligopeptide-91 Hexapeptide-40 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 Rh-Polypeptide-11 Dipeptide-19 Oligopeptide-91 Hexapeptide-40?
Rh-Polypeptide-11 Dipeptide-19 Oligopeptide-91 Hexapeptide-40 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. rh-Polypeptide-11 Dipeptide-19 Oligopeptide-91 Hexapeptide-40 is a single chain synthetic fusion peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized by the fusion of the gene from rh-Polypeptide-11, Dipeptide-19, Oligopeptide-91 and Hexapeptide-40. The fused peptide contains 184 amino acids and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
Is Rh-Polypeptide-11 Dipeptide-19 Oligopeptide-91 Hexapeptide-40 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Rh-Polypeptide-11 Dipeptide-19 Oligopeptide-91 Hexapeptide-40 is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Rh-Polypeptide-11 Dipeptide-19 Oligopeptide-91 Hexapeptide-40 do in cosmetic products?
Rh-Polypeptide-11 Dipeptide-19 Oligopeptide-91 Hexapeptide-40 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, skin conditioning, 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: 23/06/2016