Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch

INCI: HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HYDROLYZED WHEAT STARCH

CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned (parent hydrolyzed wheat starch: 68412-29-3) [^1_16]
Function
Antistatic, hair conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no CFR restriction

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Starch-derived ingredient lacking allergenic peptide fraction of wheat protein; protein-free status should be confirmed via gluten testing (ELISA < 20 ppm recommended); used in major commercial products including Aveeno body wash lines.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch safe in cosmetics?

Starch-derived ingredient lacking allergenic peptide fraction of wheat protein; protein-free status should be confirmed via gluten testing (ELISA < 20 ppm recommended); used in major commercial products including Aveeno body wash lines. The EU classifies Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch allowed in the EU?

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

What does Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch do in cosmetics?

Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch functions as: Antistatic, hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned (parent hydrolyzed wheat starch: 68412-29-3) [^1_16].

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch?

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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