Rh-Polypeptide-16
Used in cosmetic products as skin conditioning. rh-Polypeptide-16 is a homodimeric, recombinant, non-glycosylated, peptide, produced using the human gene for Placental Growth Factor-1 containing a one base mutation by fermentation in E. coli. This oligopeptide contains 125 amino acids and is composed of: methionine, leucine, proline, alanine, valine, glutamine, tryptophan, serine, glycine, glycine, asparagine, glutamic acid, phenylalanine, arginine, tyrosine, cysteine, aspartic acid, histidine, threonine, lysine, isoleucine.
EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex II/416.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Rh-Polypeptide-16 used for in cosmetics?
Rh-Polypeptide-16 is used in cosmetic products as skin conditioning. rh-Polypeptide-16 is a homodimeric, recombinant, non-glycosylated, peptide, produced using the human gene for Placental Growth Factor-1 containing a one base mutation by fermentation in E. coli. This oligopeptide contains 125 amino acids and is composed of: methionine, leucine, proline, alanine, valine, glutamine, tryptophan, serine, glycine, glycine, asparagine, glutamic acid, phenylalanine, arginine, tyrosine, cysteine, aspartic acid, histidine, threonine, lysine, isoleucine.
Is Rh-Polypeptide-16 restricted in cosmetics in the EU?
Rh-Polypeptide-16 is listed in the annexes of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: Annex II/416 (prohibited in eu cosmetics). ban substances that deplete the ozone layer Always check the full annex entry for the conditions of use.
What is the CAS number of Rh-Polypeptide-16?
Rh-Polypeptide-16 is listed with CAS number 797794-90-2.