sh-Polypeptide-98 Hexapeptide-40

INCI: SH-POLYPEPTIDE-98 HEXAPEPTIDE-40

CAS Number
Not assigned
Function
Fusion peptide — skin conditioning, skin protecting; Hexapeptide-40 is a plant-expressed tag peptide (Nicotiana benthamiana expression system)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes No specific restriction

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Plant molecular farming origin (tobacco plant) — verify allergen carryover and host cell protein clearance; relatively novel production platform

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is sh-Polypeptide-98 Hexapeptide-40 safe in cosmetics?

Plant molecular farming origin (tobacco plant) — verify allergen carryover and host cell protein clearance; relatively novel production platform The EU classifies sh-Polypeptide-98 Hexapeptide-40 as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is sh-Polypeptide-98 Hexapeptide-40 allowed in the EU?

sh-Polypeptide-98 Hexapeptide-40 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does sh-Polypeptide-98 Hexapeptide-40 do in cosmetics?

sh-Polypeptide-98 Hexapeptide-40 functions as: Fusion peptide — skin conditioning, skin protecting; Hexapeptide-40 is a plant-expressed tag peptide (Nicotiana benthamiana expression system). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for sh-Polypeptide-98 Hexapeptide-40?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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