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Sh-Polypeptide-38

A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

sh-Polypeptide-38 is a single chain recombinant human peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized to be identical to the human gene which codes for Interferon Gamma. It contains a maximum of 166 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation. The protein consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids

What does it do?

Sh-Polypeptide-38 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

EU regulatory status

Sh-Polypeptide-38 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-38?

Sh-Polypeptide-38 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. sh-Polypeptide-38 is a single chain recombinant human peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized to be identical to the human gene which codes for Interferon Gamma. It contains a maximum of 166 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation. The protein consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids

Is Sh-Polypeptide-38 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Sh-Polypeptide-38 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Sh-Polypeptide-38 do in cosmetic products?

Sh-Polypeptide-38 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.

What is the CAS number of Sh-Polypeptide-38?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sh-Polypeptide-38 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: 15/10/2010