Sr-Escherichia Coli Polypeptide-1 Tripeptide-64 Sr-Silkworm Polypeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-50 Oligopeptide-144 Hexapeptide-40
A cosmetic ingredient used as humectant, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
sr-Escherichia Coli Polypeptide-1 Tripeptide-64 sr-Silkworm Polypeptide-1 sh-Polypeptide-50 Oligopeptide-144 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 sr-Escherichia Coli Polypeptide-1, sr-Silkworm Polypeptide-1, Tripeptide-64, sh-Polypeptide-50, Oligopeptide-144 and Hexapeptide-40. The fusion peptide contains 884 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?
Sr-Escherichia Coli Polypeptide-1 Tripeptide-64 Sr-Silkworm Polypeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-50 Oligopeptide-144 Hexapeptide-40 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Humectant
draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Sr-Escherichia Coli Polypeptide-1 Tripeptide-64 Sr-Silkworm Polypeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-50 Oligopeptide-144 Hexapeptide-40 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-Escherichia Coli Polypeptide-1 Tripeptide-64 Sr-Silkworm Polypeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-50 Oligopeptide-144 Hexapeptide-40?
Sr-Escherichia Coli Polypeptide-1 Tripeptide-64 Sr-Silkworm Polypeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-50 Oligopeptide-144 Hexapeptide-40 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. sr-Escherichia Coli Polypeptide-1 Tripeptide-64 sr-Silkworm Polypeptide-1 sh-Polypeptide-50 Oligopeptide-144 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 sr-Escherichia Coli Polypeptide-1, sr-Silkworm Polypeptide-1, Tripeptide-64, sh-Polypeptide-50, Oligopeptide-144 and Hexapeptide-40. The fusion peptide contains 884 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation, and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 amino acids.
Is Sr-Escherichia Coli Polypeptide-1 Tripeptide-64 Sr-Silkworm Polypeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-50 Oligopeptide-144 Hexapeptide-40 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sr-Escherichia Coli Polypeptide-1 Tripeptide-64 Sr-Silkworm Polypeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-50 Oligopeptide-144 Hexapeptide-40 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sr-Escherichia Coli Polypeptide-1 Tripeptide-64 Sr-Silkworm Polypeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-50 Oligopeptide-144 Hexapeptide-40 do in cosmetic products?
Sr-Escherichia Coli Polypeptide-1 Tripeptide-64 Sr-Silkworm Polypeptide-1 Sh-Polypeptide-50 Oligopeptide-144 Hexapeptide-40 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: humectant, skin conditioning.
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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: 14/02/2018