Sr-(Pentapeptide-104 S-Staphylococcus Simulans Polypeptide-1 Hexapeptide-40)
A cosmetic ingredient used as anti-sebum in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
sr-(Pentapeptide-104 s-Staphylococcus Simulans Polypeptide-1 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 Pentapeptide-104, sr-Staphylococcus Simulans Polypeptide-1, and Hexapeptide-4. The fusion peptide contains 216 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-(Pentapeptide-104 S-Staphylococcus Simulans Polypeptide-1 Hexapeptide-40) is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Anti-sebum
helps regulate or reduce excess sebum (oil) on the skin
EU regulatory status
Sr-(Pentapeptide-104 S-Staphylococcus Simulans Polypeptide-1 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-(Pentapeptide-104 S-Staphylococcus Simulans Polypeptide-1 Hexapeptide-40)?
Sr-(Pentapeptide-104 S-Staphylococcus Simulans Polypeptide-1 Hexapeptide-40) is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. sr-(Pentapeptide-104 s-Staphylococcus Simulans Polypeptide-1 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 Pentapeptide-104, sr-Staphylococcus Simulans Polypeptide-1, and Hexapeptide-4. The fusion peptide contains 216 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation, and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
Is Sr-(Pentapeptide-104 S-Staphylococcus Simulans Polypeptide-1 Hexapeptide-40) allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sr-(Pentapeptide-104 S-Staphylococcus Simulans Polypeptide-1 Hexapeptide-40) is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sr-(Pentapeptide-104 S-Staphylococcus Simulans Polypeptide-1 Hexapeptide-40) do in cosmetic products?
Sr-(Pentapeptide-104 S-Staphylococcus Simulans Polypeptide-1 Hexapeptide-40) is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anti-sebum.
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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: 07/08/2024