S-Apamin Sp
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
s-Apamin SP is a single chain protein produced synthetically to be identical to Apamin, constaining 18 amino acids out of the maximum of 46 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation, and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 amino acids.
What does it do?
S-Apamin Sp 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
S-Apamin Sp 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 S-Apamin Sp?
S-Apamin Sp is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. s-Apamin SP is a single chain protein produced synthetically to be identical to Apamin, constaining 18 amino acids out of the maximum of 46 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation, and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 amino acids.
Is S-Apamin Sp allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. S-Apamin Sp is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does S-Apamin Sp do in cosmetic products?
S-Apamin Sp 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