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Emulsifier

SR-(POLYPEPTIDE-167 OLIGOPEPTIDE-178)

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Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A recombinant fusion peptide produced in food-grade Pichia pastoris yeast, used to emulsify, form films, and adjust viscosity. Pichia-made proteins tolerate well; sequence-specific data is sparse.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGFILM FORMINGSKIN PROTECTINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLINGSLIP MODIFIER

Skin benefits

  • Emulsifying and film-forming in skin care
  • Pichia pastoris fermentation is food-grade
  • Viscosity control at low use levels

Known concerns

  • Limited public cosmetic safety dossier
  • Niche fusion-protein ingredient

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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