Potassium Lauroyl Wheat Amino Acids

CAS Number
1914931-84-2
Function
Cleaning agent; Softener and conditioner; Surfactant (surface active agent)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR group-assessed — safe as used

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Wheat protein sensitization is a documented risk—acylation reduces but does not eliminate this. Gluten/wheat allergen labeling considerations apply. Provides antistatic and conditioning properties.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Potassium Lauroyl Wheat Amino Acids safe in cosmetics?

Wheat protein sensitization is a documented risk—acylation reduces but does not eliminate this. Gluten/wheat allergen labeling considerations apply. Provides antistatic and conditioning properties. The EU classifies Potassium Lauroyl Wheat Amino Acids as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Potassium Lauroyl Wheat Amino Acids allowed in the EU?

Potassium Lauroyl Wheat Amino Acids EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Potassium Lauroyl Wheat Amino Acids do in cosmetics?

Potassium Lauroyl Wheat Amino Acids functions as: Cleaning agent; Softener and conditioner; Surfactant (surface active agent). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1914931-84-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium Lauroyl Wheat Amino Acids?

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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