Is Hydrolyzed Wheat Gluten safe in cosmetics?
Hydrolyzed Wheat Gluten has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Hydrolyzed Wheat Gluten
Also known as: Proteinhydrolizates, wheatgluten, Protein hydrolyzates, wheat gluten (14C), Glutens, wheat, hydrolyzates (14C), Hydrolyzed wheat glutens, Wheat gluten hydrolyzates (+6 more)
INCI: HYDROLYZED WHEAT GLUTEN
Hydrolyzed Wheat Gluten (CAS 100684-25-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair conditioning agent, Skin conditioning agent, Film former, Surfactant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max Weight-average MW of peptides must not exceed 3.5 kDa. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Hair conditioning agent, Skin conditioning agent, Film former, Surfactant
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
Weight-average MW of peptides must not exceed 3.5 kDa
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not separately regulated by FDA for cosmetic use. CIR Expert Panel (2018) concluded Hydrolyzed Wheat Gluten and Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein are safe for use in cosmetics when formulated to restrict peptides to weight-average MW <= 3,500 Da. CIR also restricts use on damaged skin, mucous membranes, and in products that may be incidentally inhaled.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hydrolyzed Wheat Gluten.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Film former
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
pH regulating agent
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hydrolyzed Wheat Gluten.
Regulatory Flags
eu-restricted
allergen-risk
mw-dependent-safety
wheat-derived
type-i-sensitizer
no-absorption-data
japan-epidemic
annex-iii
Known Synonyms
Proteinhydrolizates, wheatgluten
Protein hydrolyzates, wheat gluten (14C)
Glutens, wheat, hydrolyzates (14C)
Hydrolyzed wheat glutens
Wheat gluten hydrolyzates
ADM Protein Isolate 2
Midsol HWG 2009
EC No.: 309-696-3
309-696-3
EINECS 309-696-3
Gluadin WLM Benz
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Film former
Humectant
pH regulating agent
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydrolyzed Wheat Gluten allowed in the EU?
Hydrolyzed Wheat Gluten EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: Weight-average MW of peptides must not exceed 3.5 kDa. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydrolyzed Wheat Gluten do in cosmetics?
Hydrolyzed Wheat Gluten functions as: Hair conditioning agent, Skin conditioning agent, Film former, Surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 100684-25-1.
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