What function does OLIGOPEPTIDE-115 serve in cosmetics?

According to the EU CosIng inventory, OLIGOPEPTIDE-115 carries the following function designation(s): ANTI-SEBUM, ANTIMICROBIAL, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING.

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OLIGOPEPTIDE-115

Oligopeptide-115 is the synthetic peptide containing 11 amino acids, consisting of arginine, glutamine, glycine, and proline.

OLIGOPEPTIDE-115 is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Regulatory evidence by market

No rule for this ingredient has been imported for any of the 13 markets tracked here.

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What the official INCI name states

The official label identifies a peptide- or protein-related cosmetic material.

Identity type from wording: peptide_or_protein

This structure is derived only from the official label wording. It does not establish composition, concentration, chemical equivalence, safety or regulatory permission.

Inventory details for OLIGOPEPTIDE-115

INCI name

OLIGOPEPTIDE-115

Description

Oligopeptide-115 is the synthetic peptide containing 11 amino acids, consisting of arginine, glutamine, glycine, and proline.

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 92316
Imported identity: OLIGOPEPTIDE-115
Source update: 29/10/2014

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for OLIGOPEPTIDE-115

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Key data

CAS

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The CosIng inventory records no CAS number for this ingredient. That is the absence of an identifier in the source, not a finding about the substance.

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Restriction

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Function

ANTI-SEBUM: Helping control sebum production.
ANTIMICROBIAL: Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.
CLEANSING: Helping to keep the body surface clean.
SURFACTANT - CLEANSING: Wetting body surfaces, emulsifying or solubilizing oils, and suspending soil (generally, such ingredients contribute to the foaming and lathering properties of cleansing products).

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

#18074 · OLIGOPEPTIDE-115

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

NONAPEPTIDE-27 AMIDEANTI-SEBUM, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING

NORLEUCYL S-FROG OCTAPEPTIDE-1 D-LEUCYL D-LYSYL TRIPEPTIDE-90 AMIDEANTIMICROBIAL; ANTI-SEBUM

OLIGOPEPTIDE-100 AMIDEANTI-SEBUM, ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN PROTECTING

OLIGOPEPTIDE-101 AMIDEANTI-SEBUM, ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN PROTECTING

OLIGOPEPTIDE-124 AMIDEANTI-SEBUM, ANTIMICROBIAL

OLIGOPEPTIDE-158 AMIDEANTI-SEBUM

OLIGOPEPTIDE-160 AMIDEANTI-SEBUM, ANTIMICROBIAL, SKIN CONDITIONING

OLIGOPEPTIDE-204 AMIDEANTIMICROBIAL; ANTI-SEBUM; ORAL CARE

Additional official and scientific sources

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicals PubChem PUG REST EU Safety Gate cosmetic product alerts ECHA CHEM US EPA CompTox Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessments FDA Global Substance Registration System ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards Japan NITE-CHRIP NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards OECD eChemPortal

How OLIGOPEPTIDE-115 appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists OLIGOPEPTIDE-115 as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

OLIGOPEPTIDE-115 is also tagged with 4 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

OLIGOPEPTIDE-115 is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, OLIGOPEPTIDE-115 carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for OLIGOPEPTIDE-115

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for OLIGOPEPTIDE-115 from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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