Sr-(Methionyl Hexapeptide-40 Oligopeptide-231 S-Spider Polypeptide-1) Formate
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, eyelash conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
sr-(Methionyl Hexapeptide-40 Oligopeptide-231 s-Spider Polypeptide-1) Formate is a single chain recombinant peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized by the fusion of the gene from s-Spider Polypeptide-1, Oligopeptide-231, and Hexapeptide-40 with the initiation code for methionine. The fusion peptide is esterified with formic acid and contains 1190 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-(Methionyl Hexapeptide-40 Oligopeptide-231 S-Spider Polypeptide-1) Formate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Eyelash conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, or condition of eyelashes
EU regulatory status
Sr-(Methionyl Hexapeptide-40 Oligopeptide-231 S-Spider Polypeptide-1) Formate 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-(Methionyl Hexapeptide-40 Oligopeptide-231 S-Spider Polypeptide-1) Formate?
Sr-(Methionyl Hexapeptide-40 Oligopeptide-231 S-Spider Polypeptide-1) Formate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. sr-(Methionyl Hexapeptide-40 Oligopeptide-231 s-Spider Polypeptide-1) Formate is a single chain recombinant peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized by the fusion of the gene from s-Spider Polypeptide-1, Oligopeptide-231, and Hexapeptide-40 with the initiation code for methionine. The fusion peptide is esterified with formic acid and contains 1190 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
Is Sr-(Methionyl Hexapeptide-40 Oligopeptide-231 S-Spider Polypeptide-1) Formate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sr-(Methionyl Hexapeptide-40 Oligopeptide-231 S-Spider Polypeptide-1) Formate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sr-(Methionyl Hexapeptide-40 Oligopeptide-231 S-Spider Polypeptide-1) Formate do in cosmetic products?
Sr-(Methionyl Hexapeptide-40 Oligopeptide-231 S-Spider Polypeptide-1) Formate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, eyelash 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: 26/06/2024