Rh-Polypeptide-15
Used in cosmetic products as skin conditioning. rh-Polypeptide-15 is a single chain recombinant human peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is directly isolated from a human cell which codes for Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinases-2. It contains a maximum of 220 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation. The protein consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex II/416.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Rh-Polypeptide-15 used for in cosmetics?
Rh-Polypeptide-15 is used in cosmetic products as skin conditioning. rh-Polypeptide-15 is a single chain recombinant human peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is directly isolated from a human cell which codes for Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinases-2. It contains a maximum of 220 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation. The protein consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.
Is Rh-Polypeptide-15 restricted in cosmetics in the EU?
Rh-Polypeptide-15 is listed in the annexes of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: Annex II/416 (prohibited in eu cosmetics). Always check the full annex entry for the conditions of use.
What is the CAS number of Rh-Polypeptide-15?
Rh-Polypeptide-15 is listed with CAS number 124861-55-8.