Sr-(Pentapeptide-107 Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-164)
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, humectant, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
sr-(Pentapeptide-107 Hexapeptide-40 sh-Polypeptide-164) is a single chain fusion peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized by the fusion of the gene from Pentapeptide-107 and sh-Polypeptide-164. The fusion peptide contains 179 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation, and consists of the proper sequence from the 20 standard amino acids.
What does it do?
Sr-(Pentapeptide-107 Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-164) 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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Humectant
draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
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Skin conditioning - humectant
increases skin moisture by attracting water
EU regulatory status
Sr-(Pentapeptide-107 Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-164) 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-107 Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-164)?
Sr-(Pentapeptide-107 Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-164) is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. sr-(Pentapeptide-107 Hexapeptide-40 sh-Polypeptide-164) is a single chain fusion peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized by the fusion of the gene from Pentapeptide-107 and sh-Polypeptide-164. The fusion peptide contains 179 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation, and consists of the proper sequence from the 20 standard amino acids.
Is Sr-(Pentapeptide-107 Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-164) allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sr-(Pentapeptide-107 Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-164) is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sr-(Pentapeptide-107 Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-164) do in cosmetic products?
Sr-(Pentapeptide-107 Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-164) is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, humectant, skin protecting, skin conditioning - humectant.
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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: 08/08/2024