Hair Conditioning
SR-(METHIONYL HEXAPEPTIDE-40 OLIGOPEPTIDE-231 S-SPIDER POLYPEPTIDE-1) FORMATE
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A very large (1190 amino acid) recombinant fusion peptide containing a spider-protein domain, esterified with formate — marketed for hair and lash conditioning. Size, sequence and chemistry all raise safety questions.
Function
Skin benefits
- Marketed for hair and eyelash conditioning
Known concerns
- 1190-amino-acid recombinant fusion lacks public dossier
- Spider-derived peptide sequence with unknown allergen profile
- Formate esterification adds reactive species
- Endotoxin control critical for E. coli protein
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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