Is PG-Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein safe in cosmetics?
PG-Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
PG-Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
INCI: PG-HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN
PG-Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein (CAS Not specifically assigned (PG ester of Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair conditioning, skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (PG ester of Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein)
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Function
Hair conditioning, skin conditioning
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR concluded Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein safe when formulated to restrict peptides to a weight-average MW ≤3,500 Da
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for PG-Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for PG-Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PG-Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein allowed in the EU?
PG-Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PG-Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein do in cosmetics?
PG-Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein functions as: Hair conditioning, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (PG ester of Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein).
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