Sodium Cocoyl Wheat Amino Acids

INCI: SODIUM COCOYL WHEAT AMINO ACIDS

CAS Number
No discrete CAS assigned (complex mixture)
Function
Cleansing, hair conditioning, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR reviewed โ€” safe in present practices of use, when formulated to be non-irritating

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Wheat allergen concern โ€” contains wheat-derived amino acids. May trigger reactions in wheat/gluten-sensitive individuals. EU requires allergen labeling considerations for wheat-derived ingredients. Hydrolyzed wheat protein fragments have been associated with rare sensitization events (Japanese soap incident, though that was intact hydrolyzed protein, not amino acid condensates)

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Cocoyl Wheat Amino Acids safe in cosmetics?

Wheat allergen concern โ€” contains wheat-derived amino acids. May trigger reactions in wheat/gluten-sensitive individuals. EU requires allergen labeling considerations for wheat-derived ingredients. Hydrolyzed wheat protein fragments have been associated with rare sensitization events (Japanese soap incident, though that was intact hydrolyzed protein, not amino acid condensates) The EU classifies Sodium Cocoyl Wheat Amino Acids as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium Cocoyl Wheat Amino Acids allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Cocoyl Wheat Amino Acids do in cosmetics?

Sodium Cocoyl Wheat Amino Acids functions as: Cleansing, hair conditioning, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No discrete CAS assigned (complex mixture).

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Cocoyl Wheat Amino Acids?

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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