Quaternium-79 Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
INCI: QUATERNIUM-79 HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
🔴 CRITICAL: Hydrolyzed wheat proteins are the highest-risk protein in cosmetics. The Japanese mass-sensitization event (2000+ cases of wheat-dependent exercise-induced anaphylaxis from facial soap) makes this ingredient class the most scrutinized. Gluten/wheat allergen risk. SCCS has raised concerns about hydrolyzed wheat in cosmetics
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Quaternium-79 Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein safe in cosmetics?
🔴 CRITICAL: Hydrolyzed wheat proteins are the highest-risk protein in cosmetics. The Japanese mass-sensitization event (2000+ cases of wheat-dependent exercise-induced anaphylaxis from facial soap) makes this ingredient class the most scrutinized. Gluten/wheat allergen risk. SCCS has raised concerns about hydrolyzed wheat in cosmetics The EU classifies Quaternium-79 Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Quaternium-79 Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein allowed in the EU?
Quaternium-79 Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Quaternium-79 Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein do in cosmetics?
Quaternium-79 Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein functions as: Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned.
What is the Margin of Safety for Quaternium-79 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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