Is Hydrogenated Wheat Germ Oil safe in cosmetics?
Hydrogenated Wheat Germ Oil has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Hydrogenated Wheat Germ Oil
INCI: HYDROGENATED TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM OIL
Hydrogenated Wheat Germ Oil (CAS Not uniquely assigned for hydrogenated form (parent wheat germ oil: 68917-73-7)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned for hydrogenated form (parent wheat germ oil: 68917-73-7)
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Function
Emollient, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — not restricted under 21 CFR; CIR found available data insufficient to make a determination of safety for wheat-derived ingredients group including this ingredient
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hydrogenated Wheat Germ Oil.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hydrogenated Wheat Germ Oil.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydrogenated Wheat Germ Oil allowed in the EU?
Hydrogenated Wheat Germ Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydrogenated Wheat Germ Oil do in cosmetics?
Hydrogenated Wheat Germ Oil functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned for hydrogenated form (parent wheat germ oil: 68917-73-7).
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