Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Oat Protein

INCI: POTASSIUM PALMITOYL HYDROLYZED OAT PROTEIN

CAS Number
Classified as polymer — no discrete CAS assigned
Function
Hair conditioning, skin conditioning, cleansing
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status restricted
US Notes Not specifically restricted; note US INCI spelling variant uses Palmytoyl

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Health Canada restricts to topical use only. Ensure hydrolysate MW is controlled — very low MW peptides (<3.5 kDa) theoretically increase sensitization risk, as observed in wheat protein incidents.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Oat Protein safe in cosmetics?

Health Canada restricts to topical use only. Ensure hydrolysate MW is controlled — very low MW peptides (<3.5 kDa) theoretically increase sensitization risk, as observed in wheat protein incidents. The EU classifies Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Oat Protein as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Oat Protein allowed in the EU?

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

What does Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Oat Protein do in cosmetics?

Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Oat Protein functions as: Hair conditioning, skin conditioning, cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Classified as polymer — no discrete CAS assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Oat Protein?

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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