Hydrogenated Wheat Germ Oil

INCI: HYDROGENATED TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM OIL

CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned for hydrogenated form (parent wheat germ oil: 68917-73-7)
Function
Emollient, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” 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 (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

CIR Panel requested manufacturing method data and dermal irritation/sensitization data; wheat allergen labeling may be required; residual gluten/protein content must be documented

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydrogenated Wheat Germ Oil safe in cosmetics?

CIR Panel requested manufacturing method data and dermal irritation/sensitization data; wheat allergen labeling may be required; residual gluten/protein content must be documented The EU classifies Hydrogenated Wheat Germ Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

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).

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydrogenated Wheat Germ Oil?

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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