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Hydrolyzed Wheat Bran

INCI: HYDROLYZED WHEAT BRAN

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned — falls under wheat-derived ingredient class
Function
Skin conditioning; hair conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — CIR reviewed wheat-derived ingredients comprehensively (2020 final report)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Must comply with CIR MW restriction (≤3,500 Da average); should not be used on damaged skin, mucous membranes, or in products that may be incidentally inhaled; supplier COA must confirm peptide size distribution; wheat allergen declaration needed

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydrolyzed Wheat Bran safe in cosmetics?

Must comply with CIR MW restriction (≤3,500 Da average); should not be used on damaged skin, mucous membranes, or in products that may be incidentally inhaled; supplier COA must confirm peptide size distribution; wheat allergen declaration needed The EU classifies Hydrolyzed Wheat Bran as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Hydrolyzed Wheat Bran allowed in the EU?

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

What does Hydrolyzed Wheat Bran do in cosmetics?

Hydrolyzed Wheat Bran functions as: Skin conditioning; hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned — falls under wheat-derived ingredient class.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydrolyzed Wheat Bran?

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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