Sr-Tetra (Tetra Sh-Polypeptide-69 Dipeptide-78) Oligopeptide-252
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - miscellaneous in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
sr-Tetra (Tetra sh-Polypeptide-69 Dipeptide-78) Oligopeptide-252 is a single chain recombinant peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized by the fusion of four repeats of a tetramer of sh-Polypeptide-69 followed by Dipeptide-78, and Oligopeptide-252. The fusion peptide contains 501 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-Tetra (Tetra Sh-Polypeptide-69 Dipeptide-78) Oligopeptide-252 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning - miscellaneous
improves skin condition through mechanisms not classified under the more specific emollient or humectant subcategories
EU regulatory status
Sr-Tetra (Tetra Sh-Polypeptide-69 Dipeptide-78) Oligopeptide-252 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-Tetra (Tetra Sh-Polypeptide-69 Dipeptide-78) Oligopeptide-252?
Sr-Tetra (Tetra Sh-Polypeptide-69 Dipeptide-78) Oligopeptide-252 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. sr-Tetra (Tetra sh-Polypeptide-69 Dipeptide-78) Oligopeptide-252 is a single chain recombinant peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized by the fusion of four repeats of a tetramer of sh-Polypeptide-69 followed by Dipeptide-78, and Oligopeptide-252. The fusion peptide contains 501 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation, and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
Is Sr-Tetra (Tetra Sh-Polypeptide-69 Dipeptide-78) Oligopeptide-252 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sr-Tetra (Tetra Sh-Polypeptide-69 Dipeptide-78) Oligopeptide-252 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sr-Tetra (Tetra Sh-Polypeptide-69 Dipeptide-78) Oligopeptide-252 do in cosmetic products?
Sr-Tetra (Tetra Sh-Polypeptide-69 Dipeptide-78) Oligopeptide-252 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - miscellaneous.
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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