Sr-Cat Polypeptide-2
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, hair conditioning, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
sr-Cat Polypeptide-2 is a single chain recombinant protein produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized to be identical to the gene which codes for Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor derived from cat. The parent protein contains a maximum of 189 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation, and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
What does it do?
Sr-Cat Polypeptide-2 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antioxidant
neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
Sr-Cat Polypeptide-2 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 Sr-Cat Polypeptide-2?
Sr-Cat Polypeptide-2 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. sr-Cat Polypeptide-2 is a single chain recombinant protein produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized to be identical to the gene which codes for Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor derived from cat. The parent protein contains a maximum of 189 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation, and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
Is Sr-Cat Polypeptide-2 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sr-Cat Polypeptide-2 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sr-Cat Polypeptide-2 do in cosmetic products?
Sr-Cat Polypeptide-2 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, hair 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: 18/10/2019