Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Protein

INCI: TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM PROTEIN

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned
Function
Skin conditioning agent, hair conditioning agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted in cosmetics. CIR: safe as used (read-across with wheat protein family)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Critical: Must confirm protein is NOT hydrolyzed or, if processed, peptide chain length must not exceed 30 amino acids (MW โ‰ค3,500 Da) per CIR restriction. Wheat allergen. Contains gluten-related proteins (gliadin/glutenin components from germ)

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Critical: Must confirm protein is NOT hydrolyzed or, if processed, peptide chain length must not exceed 30 amino acids (MW โ‰ค3,500 Da) per CIR restriction. Wheat allergen. Contains gluten-related proteins (gliadin/glutenin components from germ) The EU classifies Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Protein as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

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

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

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

Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Protein functions as: Skin conditioning agent, hair conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned.

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

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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