Ethyl Wheat Germate

INCI: ETHYL WHEAT GERMATE

CAS Number
Not individually assigned (complex ethyl ester mixture of wheat germ fatty acids)
Function
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” not restricted under 21 CFR. CIR Panel reviewed 27 wheat-derived ingredients; 21 found safe, 6 had insufficient data

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Wheat-derived ingredient with gluten/allergen labeling considerations; verify whether this specific INCI was among the 21 CIR-assessed safe ingredients or the 6 with insufficient data, and apply GMP for botanical impurity control.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ethyl Wheat Germate safe in cosmetics?

Wheat-derived ingredient with gluten/allergen labeling considerations; verify whether this specific INCI was among the 21 CIR-assessed safe ingredients or the 6 with insufficient data, and apply GMP for botanical impurity control. The EU classifies Ethyl Wheat Germate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Ethyl Wheat Germate allowed in the EU?

Ethyl Wheat Germate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Ethyl Wheat Germate do in cosmetics?

Ethyl Wheat Germate functions as: Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (complex ethyl ester mixture of wheat germ fatty acids).

What is the Margin of Safety for Ethyl Wheat Germate?

not established 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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