PG-Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

INCI: PG-HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (PG ester of Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein)
Function
Hair conditioning, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR concluded Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein safe when formulated to restrict peptides to a weight-average MW โ‰ค3,500 Da

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Critical MW restriction: must not exceed 3,500 Da weight-average MW. Higher MW fractions have caused IgE-mediated wheat allergy via percutaneous sensitization. Gluten content must be controlled. Requires supplier CoA confirming MW distribution.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PG-Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein safe in cosmetics?

Critical MW restriction: must not exceed 3,500 Da weight-average MW. Higher MW fractions have caused IgE-mediated wheat allergy via percutaneous sensitization. Gluten content must be controlled. Requires supplier CoA confirming MW distribution. The EU classifies PG-Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

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).

What is the Margin of Safety for PG-Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein?

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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