Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract

INCI: TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM EXTRACT

CAS Number
84012-44-2
Function
Skin conditioning, skin protecting, fragrance functional
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; no specific FDA restriction for cosmetic use

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Wheat allergen with high sensitization potential โ€” contraindicated for gluten-sensitive and celiac individuals. Must declare on EU labeling. Recommended use 5-10%. Non-hydrolyzed extracts preferred as hydrolyzed wheat proteins carry significantly higher sensitization risk. Verify molecular weight cutoff from supplier.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen fragrance-component eu_children_restricted ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract safe in cosmetics?

Wheat allergen with high sensitization potential โ€” contraindicated for gluten-sensitive and celiac individuals. Must declare on EU labeling. Recommended use 5-10%. Non-hydrolyzed extracts preferred as hydrolyzed wheat proteins carry significantly higher sensitization risk. Verify molecular weight cutoff from supplier. The EU classifies Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract allowed in the EU?

Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract do in cosmetics?

Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, skin protecting, fragrance functional. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84012-44-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract?

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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