Tripeptide-46 Hexapeptide-40 Decapeptide-27 Oligopeptide-91 Sh-Polypeptide-60
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin conditioning, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Tripeptide-46 Hexapeptide-40 Decapeptide-27 Oligopeptide-91 sh-Polypeptide-60 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 Tripeptide-46, Hexapeptide-40, Decapeptide-27, Oligopeptide-91, and sh-Polypeptide-6. The fused peptide contains 228 amino acids and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
What does it do?
Tripeptide-46 Hexapeptide-40 Decapeptide-27 Oligopeptide-91 Sh-Polypeptide-60 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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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
Tripeptide-46 Hexapeptide-40 Decapeptide-27 Oligopeptide-91 Sh-Polypeptide-60 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 Oligopeptide-91 Sh-Polypeptide-60?
Tripeptide-46 Hexapeptide-40 Decapeptide-27 Oligopeptide-91 Sh-Polypeptide-60 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Tripeptide-46 Hexapeptide-40 Decapeptide-27 Oligopeptide-91 sh-Polypeptide-60 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 Tripeptide-46, Hexapeptide-40, Decapeptide-27, Oligopeptide-91, and sh-Polypeptide-6. The fused peptide contains 228 amino acids and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
Is Tripeptide-46 Hexapeptide-40 Decapeptide-27 Oligopeptide-91 Sh-Polypeptide-60 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Tripeptide-46 Hexapeptide-40 Decapeptide-27 Oligopeptide-91 Sh-Polypeptide-60 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Tripeptide-46 Hexapeptide-40 Decapeptide-27 Oligopeptide-91 Sh-Polypeptide-60 do in cosmetic products?
Tripeptide-46 Hexapeptide-40 Decapeptide-27 Oligopeptide-91 Sh-Polypeptide-60 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, skin conditioning, skin protecting.
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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: 17/04/2013