Sr-(Tetrapeptide-144 Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-183 Propionibacterium Phage Supernova Polypeptide-1)
A cosmetic ingredient used as anti-sebum in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
sr-(Tetrapeptide-144 Hexapeptide-40 sh-Polypeptide-183 Propionibacterium Phage Supernova Polypeptide-1) is a single chain fusion peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized by the fusion of the gene from Tetrapeptide-144, Hexapeptide-40, sh-Polypeptide-183, and sr-Propionibacterium Phage Supernova Polypeptide-1. The fusion peptide contains 209 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-(Tetrapeptide-144 Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-183 Propionibacterium Phage Supernova Polypeptide-1) 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-(Tetrapeptide-144 Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-183 Propionibacterium Phage Supernova Polypeptide-1) 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-(Tetrapeptide-144 Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-183 Propionibacterium Phage Supernova Polypeptide-1)?
Sr-(Tetrapeptide-144 Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-183 Propionibacterium Phage Supernova Polypeptide-1) is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. sr-(Tetrapeptide-144 Hexapeptide-40 sh-Polypeptide-183 Propionibacterium Phage Supernova Polypeptide-1) is a single chain fusion peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized by the fusion of the gene from Tetrapeptide-144, Hexapeptide-40, sh-Polypeptide-183, and sr-Propionibacterium Phage Supernova Polypeptide-1. The fusion peptide contains 209 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation and consists of the proper sequence from the 20 standard amino acids.
Is Sr-(Tetrapeptide-144 Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-183 Propionibacterium Phage Supernova Polypeptide-1) allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sr-(Tetrapeptide-144 Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-183 Propionibacterium Phage Supernova Polypeptide-1) is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sr-(Tetrapeptide-144 Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-183 Propionibacterium Phage Supernova Polypeptide-1) do in cosmetic products?
Sr-(Tetrapeptide-144 Hexapeptide-40 Sh-Polypeptide-183 Propionibacterium Phage Supernova Polypeptide-1) 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: 25/06/2026