Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Hydrolyzed Wheat Flour

INCI: HYDROLYZED WHEAT FLOUR

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned — wheat flour hydrolysate class
Function
Skin conditioning; hair conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — covered under CIR wheat-derived ingredients safety assessment

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Elevated risk ingredient within the wheat group with higher protein and gluten content than bran-derived hydrolysates; multiple documented cases of contact urticaria followed by food-triggered anaphylaxis; must not be used on damaged skin or mucous membranes or in inhalable formats; rigorous molecular weight testing essential.

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydrolyzed Wheat Flour safe in cosmetics?

Elevated risk ingredient within the wheat group with higher protein and gluten content than bran-derived hydrolysates; multiple documented cases of contact urticaria followed by food-triggered anaphylaxis; must not be used on damaged skin or mucous membranes or in inhalable formats; rigorous molecular weight testing essential. The EU classifies Hydrolyzed Wheat Flour as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Hydrolyzed Wheat Flour allowed in the EU?

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

What does Hydrolyzed Wheat Flour do in cosmetics?

Hydrolyzed Wheat Flour functions as: Skin conditioning; hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned — wheat flour hydrolysate class.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydrolyzed Wheat Flour?

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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