Sr-(Methionyl Sh-Oligopeptide-194 Methionyl Sh-Polypeptide-170)
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
sr-(Methionyl sh-Oligopeptide-194 Methionyl sh-Polypeptide-170) is a single chain recombinant peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized by the fusion of the gene from sh-Oligopeptide-194, Methionine, and sh-Polypeptide-170. The fusion peptide contains 103 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-194 Methionyl Sh-Polypeptide-170) 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
EU regulatory status
Sr-(Methionyl Sh-Oligopeptide-194 Methionyl Sh-Polypeptide-170) 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-194 Methionyl Sh-Polypeptide-170)?
Sr-(Methionyl Sh-Oligopeptide-194 Methionyl Sh-Polypeptide-170) is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. sr-(Methionyl sh-Oligopeptide-194 Methionyl sh-Polypeptide-170) is a single chain recombinant peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized by the fusion of the gene from sh-Oligopeptide-194, Methionine, and sh-Polypeptide-170. The fusion peptide contains 103 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-194 Methionyl Sh-Polypeptide-170) allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sr-(Methionyl Sh-Oligopeptide-194 Methionyl Sh-Polypeptide-170) is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sr-(Methionyl Sh-Oligopeptide-194 Methionyl Sh-Polypeptide-170) do in cosmetic products?
Sr-(Methionyl Sh-Oligopeptide-194 Methionyl Sh-Polypeptide-170) is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - emollient.
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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: 30/04/2025