Two grades, two records
| Entry | Cosmetic grade | Research grade |
|---|---|---|
| Code | CU100 | CU50 |
| Vial | 100 mg | 50 mg |
| Packed | 10 vials per box | 10 vials per box |
| Status | Pre-order | Pre-order |
| Who it is for | Cosmetic companies, factories and brand owners in Iraq | University, company and research laboratories |
| What it is for | An ingredient in cosmetic products for the skin | Laboratory research only; not a medicine, and not for use in people or animals |
| Papers we ask to see | Company registration certificate, and the licence for the activity where one is required | The same, plus a signed end-use declaration |
The record for GHK-Cu
| Entry | Value |
|---|---|
| INCI name | Copper Tripeptide-1 |
| Also known as | prezatide copper, copper peptide GHK-Cu, GHK-Cu |
| Peptide | Gly-His-Lys (GHK), 3 residues, bound as a copper(II) complex |
| CAS registry number | 89030-95-5 |
| Formula | C₁₄H₂₃CuN₆O₄⁺ (PubChem's formula for the copper complex) |
| Average molecular mass | 402.92 g/mol |
| Monoisotopic mass | 402.1077 Da |
Values from PubChem CID 71587328, the copper complex. Laboratories tend to write GHK-Cu; cosmetic formulas and import papers use Copper Tripeptide-1. Both names describe the same substance.
Cosmetic grade: for cosmetic companies and factories
This grade goes into serums, creams and other products for the skin, made by Iraqi cosmetic companies and factories and by the brands whose products they make.
| Entry | Value |
|---|---|
| Code | CU100: 100 mg vials, 10 to a box |
| Production quantities | Quoted for each order |
| Samples | Ask on your quote request |
| Status | Pre-order |
| Papers | Certificate of analysis with every batch; specification, safety data sheet and certificate of origin on request, where the manufacturer issues them |
Papers a formulator and an importer need
Two files usually call for papers from the ingredient supplier. The formulator's product file names every ingredient by its INCI name. The importer's file supports the Certificate of Conformity that Iraq's Conformity Assessment Programme requires for each consignment of cosmetics and chemicals, issued before shipment by an authorised body.
What we send for GHK-Cu:
- Its INCI name, Copper Tripeptide-1, spelt as your formula should give it.
- The certificate of analysis that covers your batch.
On request, where the manufacturer issues them: the cosmetic-grade specification, the safety data sheet and a certificate of origin for the Certificate of Conformity file.
The percentage you formulate at, the registration of your finished product and every claim printed on it remain the brand's. If your regulatory officer needs a paper not listed here, name it on your quote request; we ask the manufacturer whether it can be issued and tell you the answer. Importing cosmetics into Iraq
Research grade: for laboratories
| Entry | Value |
|---|---|
| Code | CU50: 50 mg vials, 10 to a box |
| Use | Laboratory research only. Not a medicine, and not for use in people or animals |
| Status | Pre-order |
| Who may order | Laboratories and research buyers whose papers we have checked, with a signed end-use declaration |
Why each grade has its own record
We keep the two grades apart in our records because the grade fixes the buyer and the purpose. Cosmetic grade goes to companies making products for the skin, with the papers their files need. Research grade goes to laboratories under an end-use declaration, as does the rest of our research line. We supply neither grade as a medicine.
Delivery and keeping
We supply both grades to order, so a pre-order is the first step; a quote request works the same way. Neither commits you to anything: the price and the delivery date are confirmed to you in writing first, and no payment is taken until then. Delivery is to the business address you name in Iraq: a factory, a laboratory or an office.
Our guide to reading a certificate of analysis explains each line. Storage: as the label directs.
What buyers ask us
Where can a company in Iraq buy GHK-Cu?
Companies and institutions buy it from us: cosmetic companies buy the cosmetic grade, and laboratories buy the research grade. Delivery is to the business address, in federal Iraq or the Kurdistan Region, and both grades are pre-order items.
Can you supply GHK-Cu powder in production quantities?
Give us the quantity your production run needs and we quote it from the manufacturer.
Is every copper peptide powder GHK-Cu?
No. More than one copper peptide exists. Our vials hold GHK-Cu as its copper complex, INCI name Copper Tripeptide-1; with any supplier's "copper peptide powder", compare the INCI name printed on its certificate.
How is GHK-Cu priced?
Prices are quoted per order, in US dollars. List grade, code and number of boxes on the quote form.
Can we buy a finished GHK-Cu serum from you?
No. Our customers are the companies that make serums, and what we sell them is the ingredient. Finished cosmetics are not part of our range.
Is GHK-Cu registered with the Ministry of Health in Iraq?
We have found no record of GHK-Cu registered as a medicine in Iraq, and it is not supplied as one. The cosmetic grade is an ingredient for a brand's own products; research-grade vials are for laboratory work only. What we could and could not confirm about the rules is set out in Are peptides legal in Iraq?
Can a private person buy GHK-Cu?
No. Neither grade is sold to private persons; we supply companies and institutions only. A buyer shows its company registration certificate, and it signs our end-use declaration ahead of its first research-grade order.
See also: Copper peptides for formulators · The cosmetic-grade line · Supply to cosmetic companies