Corn Gluten Amino Acids

INCI: CORN GLUTEN AMINO ACIDS

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (Corn Gluten Protein: GRAS per 21 CFR 184.1)
Function
Hair conditioning agent, skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR-reviewed: Safe as used โ€” covered under both the Zea Mays (Corn) report and the Animal- and Plant-Derived Amino Acids report

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Hydrolysis must be complete to eliminate residual protein (potential allergen concern if incomplete). Corn gluten is biochemically distinct from wheat gluten with no celiac relevance. Pesticide residue limits apply per CIR.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Corn Gluten Amino Acids safe in cosmetics?

Hydrolysis must be complete to eliminate residual protein (potential allergen concern if incomplete). Corn gluten is biochemically distinct from wheat gluten with no celiac relevance. Pesticide residue limits apply per CIR. The EU classifies Corn Gluten Amino Acids as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Corn Gluten Amino Acids allowed in the EU?

Corn Gluten Amino Acids EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Corn Gluten Amino Acids do in cosmetics?

Corn Gluten Amino Acids functions as: Hair conditioning agent, skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (Corn Gluten Protein: GRAS per 21 CFR 184.1).

What is the Margin of Safety for Corn Gluten Amino Acids?

adequate 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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