Transgenic Rice Rh-Polypeptide-45
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Transgenic Rice rh-Polypeptide-45 is a single chain recombinant human peptide, produced by rice after insertion of a copy of a human gene into its DNA. The starting gene is directly isolated from a human cell which codes for Granulocyte Macrophage Colony Stimulating Factor. It contains a maximum of 144 amino acids, which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation. The protein consists of the proper sequence of the standard amino acids.
What does it do?
Transgenic Rice Rh-Polypeptide-45 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is banned in the European Union.
Transgenic Rice Rh-Polypeptide-45 is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 416), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Frequently asked questions
What is Transgenic Rice Rh-Polypeptide-45?
Transgenic Rice Rh-Polypeptide-45 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Transgenic Rice rh-Polypeptide-45 is a single chain recombinant human peptide, produced by rice after insertion of a copy of a human gene into its DNA. The starting gene is directly isolated from a human cell which codes for Granulocyte Macrophage Colony Stimulating Factor. It contains a maximum of 144 amino acids, which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation. The protein consists of the proper sequence of the standard amino acids.
Is Transgenic Rice Rh-Polypeptide-45 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Transgenic Rice Rh-Polypeptide-45 is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Transgenic Rice Rh-Polypeptide-45 do in cosmetic products?
Transgenic Rice Rh-Polypeptide-45 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin protecting.
What is the CAS number of Transgenic Rice Rh-Polypeptide-45?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Transgenic Rice Rh-Polypeptide-45 is -.
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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: 29/11/2012