Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

INCI: POTASSIUM COCOYL HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (complex mixture)
Function
Hair conditioning, skin conditioning, surfactant cleansing
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No pre-market approval required; not on FDA prohibited/restricted list โ€” permitted under general cosmetic use

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Wheat allergen risk with potential for IgE-mediated sensitization; gluten content must be assessed for celiac and wheat-allergy consumers; COSMOS-eligible if sourced correctly

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein safe in cosmetics?

Wheat allergen risk with potential for IgE-mediated sensitization; gluten content must be assessed for celiac and wheat-allergy consumers; COSMOS-eligible if sourced correctly The EU classifies Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein allowed in the EU?

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

What does Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein do in cosmetics?

Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein functions as: Hair conditioning, skin conditioning, surfactant cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (complex mixture).

What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium Cocoyl 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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