Tetrapeptide-38 Hexapeptide-40 Decapeptide-27 Oligopeptide-91 Dipeptide-19 Sh-Polypeptide-80
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Tetrapeptide-38 Hexapeptide-40 Decapeptide-27 Oligopeptide-91 Dipeptide-19 sh-Polypeptide-80 is a single chain synthetic fusion peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized by the fusion of the gene from Tetrapeptide-38, Hexapeptide-40, Decapeptide-27, Oligopeptide-91, Dipeptide-19, and sh-Polypeptide-80. The fused peptide contains 241 amino acids and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
What does it do?
Tetrapeptide-38 Hexapeptide-40 Decapeptide-27 Oligopeptide-91 Dipeptide-19 Sh-Polypeptide-80 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antioxidant
neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Tetrapeptide-38 Hexapeptide-40 Decapeptide-27 Oligopeptide-91 Dipeptide-19 Sh-Polypeptide-80 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 Tetrapeptide-38 Hexapeptide-40 Decapeptide-27 Oligopeptide-91 Dipeptide-19 Sh-Polypeptide-80?
Tetrapeptide-38 Hexapeptide-40 Decapeptide-27 Oligopeptide-91 Dipeptide-19 Sh-Polypeptide-80 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Tetrapeptide-38 Hexapeptide-40 Decapeptide-27 Oligopeptide-91 Dipeptide-19 sh-Polypeptide-80 is a single chain synthetic fusion peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized by the fusion of the gene from Tetrapeptide-38, Hexapeptide-40, Decapeptide-27, Oligopeptide-91, Dipeptide-19, and sh-Polypeptide-80. The fused peptide contains 241 amino acids and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
Is Tetrapeptide-38 Hexapeptide-40 Decapeptide-27 Oligopeptide-91 Dipeptide-19 Sh-Polypeptide-80 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Tetrapeptide-38 Hexapeptide-40 Decapeptide-27 Oligopeptide-91 Dipeptide-19 Sh-Polypeptide-80 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Tetrapeptide-38 Hexapeptide-40 Decapeptide-27 Oligopeptide-91 Dipeptide-19 Sh-Polypeptide-80 do in cosmetic products?
Tetrapeptide-38 Hexapeptide-40 Decapeptide-27 Oligopeptide-91 Dipeptide-19 Sh-Polypeptide-80 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, skin conditioning.
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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: 26/11/2014