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Cosmetic ingredient (INCI)

S-Clostridium Botulinum Decapeptide-2

Used in cosmetic products as skin protecting. s-Clostridium Botulinum Decapeptide-2 is a single chain peptide produced synthetically to be identical to a portion of the protein, Botulinum Neurotoxin Type A, which is found in the bacteria, Clostridium botulinum. It contains 10 amino acids consisting of alanine, asparagine, aspartic acid, glycine, isoleucine, lysine, tyrosine, and valine. The parent protein contains a maximum of 1296 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation, and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.

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Frequently asked questions

What is S-Clostridium Botulinum Decapeptide-2 used for in cosmetics?

S-Clostridium Botulinum Decapeptide-2 is used in cosmetic products as skin protecting. s-Clostridium Botulinum Decapeptide-2 is a single chain peptide produced synthetically to be identical to a portion of the protein, Botulinum Neurotoxin Type A, which is found in the bacteria, Clostridium botulinum. It contains 10 amino acids consisting of alanine, asparagine, aspartic acid, glycine, isoleucine, lysine, tyrosine, and valine. The parent protein contains a maximum of 1296 amino acids which may contain disulfide bonds and/or glycosylation, and consists of the proper sequence of the 20 standard amino acids.

Is S-Clostridium Botulinum Decapeptide-2 restricted in cosmetics in the EU?

No EU restriction annex is recorded for S-Clostridium Botulinum Decapeptide-2 in our records. Rules change and differ by market, so always check the current regulation before you formulate.