Sh-Polypeptide-131
A cosmetic ingredient used as not reported in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
sh-Polypeptide-131 is a single chain recombinant human peptide produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene, which is a synthesized copy of the human gene that codes for Interferon Beta, is used as such or adapted to the production host. It contains a maximum of 187 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation. The protein consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids. (sh-Polypeptide-131 is included in the INCI database as a reference for the definition of other INCI Names, and might not be a marketed cosmetic ingredient).
What does it do?
Sh-Polypeptide-131 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Not reported
function not declared in the EU CosIng database — the substance is approved for cosmetic use, but no specific role has been categorised
EU regulatory status
Sh-Polypeptide-131 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 Sh-Polypeptide-131?
Sh-Polypeptide-131 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. sh-Polypeptide-131 is a single chain recombinant human peptide produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene, which is a synthesized copy of the human gene that codes for Interferon Beta, is used as such or adapted to the production host. It contains a maximum of 187 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation. The protein consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids. (sh-Polypeptide-131 is included in the INCI database as a reference for the definition of other INCI Names, and might not be a marketed cosmetic ingredient).
Is Sh-Polypeptide-131 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sh-Polypeptide-131 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sh-Polypeptide-131 do in cosmetic products?
Sh-Polypeptide-131 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: not reported.
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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: 12/10/2020