Ethyltrimonium Chloride Methacrylate / Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Copolymer

INCI: ETHYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE METHACRYLATE/HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN COPOLYMER

CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned (proprietary polymer)
Function
Hair conditioning, film forming, antistatic
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” CIR-reviewed acrylates copolymers concluded safe

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Wheat protein hydrolysate can trigger IgE-mediated allergy in sensitized individuals; residual monomer control essential; label must comply with EU allergen disclosure if marketed as gluten-free claim

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ethyltrimonium Chloride Methacrylate / Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

Wheat protein hydrolysate can trigger IgE-mediated allergy in sensitized individuals; residual monomer control essential; label must comply with EU allergen disclosure if marketed as gluten-free claim The EU classifies Ethyltrimonium Chloride Methacrylate / Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Ethyltrimonium Chloride Methacrylate / Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Copolymer allowed in the EU?

Ethyltrimonium Chloride Methacrylate / Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Ethyltrimonium Chloride Methacrylate / Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Copolymer do in cosmetics?

Ethyltrimonium Chloride Methacrylate / Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Copolymer functions as: Hair conditioning, film forming, antistatic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned (proprietary polymer).

What is the Margin of Safety for Ethyltrimonium Chloride Methacrylate / Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Copolymer?

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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