Tripeptide-46 Hexapeptide-40 Oligopeptide-96 Oligopeptide-91 Tetrapeptide-38 Rh-Polypeptide-9
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Tripeptide-46 Hexapeptide-40 Oligopeptide-96 Oligopeptide-91 Tetrapeptide-38 rh-Polypeptide-9 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, Oligopeptide-96, Oligopeptide-91, Tetrapeptide-38 and rh-Polypeptide-9. The fused peptide contains 212 amino acids and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
What does it do?
Tripeptide-46 Hexapeptide-40 Oligopeptide-96 Oligopeptide-91 Tetrapeptide-38 Rh-Polypeptide-9 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
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is banned in the European Union.
Tripeptide-46 Hexapeptide-40 Oligopeptide-96 Oligopeptide-91 Tetrapeptide-38 Rh-Polypeptide-9 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 Tripeptide-46 Hexapeptide-40 Oligopeptide-96 Oligopeptide-91 Tetrapeptide-38 Rh-Polypeptide-9?
Tripeptide-46 Hexapeptide-40 Oligopeptide-96 Oligopeptide-91 Tetrapeptide-38 Rh-Polypeptide-9 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Tripeptide-46 Hexapeptide-40 Oligopeptide-96 Oligopeptide-91 Tetrapeptide-38 rh-Polypeptide-9 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, Oligopeptide-96, Oligopeptide-91, Tetrapeptide-38 and rh-Polypeptide-9. The fused peptide contains 212 amino acids and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
Is Tripeptide-46 Hexapeptide-40 Oligopeptide-96 Oligopeptide-91 Tetrapeptide-38 Rh-Polypeptide-9 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Tripeptide-46 Hexapeptide-40 Oligopeptide-96 Oligopeptide-91 Tetrapeptide-38 Rh-Polypeptide-9 is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Tripeptide-46 Hexapeptide-40 Oligopeptide-96 Oligopeptide-91 Tetrapeptide-38 Rh-Polypeptide-9 do in cosmetic products?
Tripeptide-46 Hexapeptide-40 Oligopeptide-96 Oligopeptide-91 Tetrapeptide-38 Rh-Polypeptide-9 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, 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: 23/06/2016