Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

INCI: POTASSIUM PALMITOYL HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN

CAS Number
222400-39-7 (also reported: 672298-01-0)
Function
Hair conditioning, skin conditioning, cleansing
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically restricted

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Control molecular weight of hydrolysate โ€” SCCS and Japanese MHLW guidance recommends MW >3,500 Da to mitigate sensitization. Celiac and wheat allergy cross-reactivity possible. Requires careful supplier qualification for MW specifications.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein safe in cosmetics?

Control molecular weight of hydrolysate โ€” SCCS and Japanese MHLW guidance recommends MW >3,500 Da to mitigate sensitization. Celiac and wheat allergy cross-reactivity possible. Requires careful supplier qualification for MW specifications. The EU classifies Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein allowed in the EU?

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

What does Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein do in cosmetics?

Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein functions as: Hair conditioning, skin conditioning, cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 222400-39-7 (also reported: 672298-01-0).

What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat 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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