Excellent Cosmetic Ingredient

Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil

INCI: TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM OIL

CAS Number
8006-95-9 / 68917-73-7 / 84012-44-2
Function
Skin conditioning agent – emollient, skin protectant, antioxidant
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR assessed: safe at concentrations up to 28% in leave-on products. Alpha-tocopherol component is GRAS

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Potential pesticide residue from agricultural source; oxidation-prone (high PUFA content requires antioxidant protection); generally gluten-free if properly refined

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Concern Level: Potential allergenicity for individuals with wheat/gluten sensitivity (though topical exposure risk is debated); oxidative instability if not properly stored due to high polyunsaturated fatty acid content

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil safe in cosmetics?

Potential pesticide residue from agricultural source; oxidation-prone (high PUFA content requires antioxidant protection); generally gluten-free if properly refined The EU classifies Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil allowed in the EU?

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

What does Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil do in cosmetics?

Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil functions as: Skin conditioning agent – emollient, skin protectant, antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8006-95-9 / 68917-73-7 / 84012-44-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil?

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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