Sr-(Methionyl Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Tetrapeptide-31 Sh-Polypeptide-1 Tetrapeptide-31 Hexapeptide-40)
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - emollient, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
sr-(Methionyl sh-Oligopeptide-1 Tetrapeptide-31 sh-Polypeptide-1 Tetrapeptide-31 Hexapeptide-40) is a single chain recombinant peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized by the fusion of the genes from sh-Oligopeptide-1, Tetrapeptide-31, {sh-Polypeptide-1} and Hexapeptide-40 with the initiation code for methionine. The fusion peptide contains 82 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 Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Tetrapeptide-31 Sh-Polypeptide-1 Tetrapeptide-31 Hexapeptide-40) is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
Sr-(Methionyl Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Tetrapeptide-31 Sh-Polypeptide-1 Tetrapeptide-31 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-(Methionyl Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Tetrapeptide-31 Sh-Polypeptide-1 Tetrapeptide-31 Hexapeptide-40)?
Sr-(Methionyl Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Tetrapeptide-31 Sh-Polypeptide-1 Tetrapeptide-31 Hexapeptide-40) is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. sr-(Methionyl sh-Oligopeptide-1 Tetrapeptide-31 sh-Polypeptide-1 Tetrapeptide-31 Hexapeptide-40) is a single chain recombinant peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized by the fusion of the genes from sh-Oligopeptide-1, Tetrapeptide-31, {sh-Polypeptide-1} and Hexapeptide-40 with the initiation code for methionine. The fusion peptide contains 82 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 Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Tetrapeptide-31 Sh-Polypeptide-1 Tetrapeptide-31 Hexapeptide-40) allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sr-(Methionyl Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Tetrapeptide-31 Sh-Polypeptide-1 Tetrapeptide-31 Hexapeptide-40) is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sr-(Methionyl Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Tetrapeptide-31 Sh-Polypeptide-1 Tetrapeptide-31 Hexapeptide-40) do in cosmetic products?
Sr-(Methionyl Sh-Oligopeptide-1 Tetrapeptide-31 Sh-Polypeptide-1 Tetrapeptide-31 Hexapeptide-40) is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - emollient, 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: 23/05/2023