Tripeptide-46 Hexapeptide-40 Decapeptide-27 Methionyl Oligopeptide-91 Dipeptide-19 Sh-Polypeptide-2
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Tripeptide-46 Hexapeptide-40 Decapeptide-27 Methionyl Oligopeptide-91 Dipeptide-19 sh-Polypeptide-2 is a single chain recombinant fusion peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized by the fusion of the gene from Tripeptide-46, Hexapeptide-40, Decapeptide-27, Oligopeptide-91 , Dipeptide-19, and sh-Polypeptide-2 with the amino acid code for Methionine. The fusion peptide contains 149 amino acids and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
What does it do?
Tripeptide-46 Hexapeptide-40 Decapeptide-27 Methionyl Oligopeptide-91 Dipeptide-19 Sh-Polypeptide-2 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
EU regulatory status
Tripeptide-46 Hexapeptide-40 Decapeptide-27 Methionyl Oligopeptide-91 Dipeptide-19 Sh-Polypeptide-2 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 Tripeptide-46 Hexapeptide-40 Decapeptide-27 Methionyl Oligopeptide-91 Dipeptide-19 Sh-Polypeptide-2?
Tripeptide-46 Hexapeptide-40 Decapeptide-27 Methionyl Oligopeptide-91 Dipeptide-19 Sh-Polypeptide-2 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Tripeptide-46 Hexapeptide-40 Decapeptide-27 Methionyl Oligopeptide-91 Dipeptide-19 sh-Polypeptide-2 is a single chain recombinant fusion peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized by the fusion of the gene from Tripeptide-46, Hexapeptide-40, Decapeptide-27, Oligopeptide-91 , Dipeptide-19, and sh-Polypeptide-2 with the amino acid code for Methionine. The fusion peptide contains 149 amino acids and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
Is Tripeptide-46 Hexapeptide-40 Decapeptide-27 Methionyl Oligopeptide-91 Dipeptide-19 Sh-Polypeptide-2 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Tripeptide-46 Hexapeptide-40 Decapeptide-27 Methionyl Oligopeptide-91 Dipeptide-19 Sh-Polypeptide-2 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Tripeptide-46 Hexapeptide-40 Decapeptide-27 Methionyl Oligopeptide-91 Dipeptide-19 Sh-Polypeptide-2 do in cosmetic products?
Tripeptide-46 Hexapeptide-40 Decapeptide-27 Methionyl Oligopeptide-91 Dipeptide-19 Sh-Polypeptide-2 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: 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: 14/03/2016