Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Gluten

INCI: TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GLUTEN

CAS Number
8002-80-0
Function
Skin conditioning agent, film former, hair conditioning agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR assessed: "safe when incorporated in cosmetic products and constitutes no risk to the public" โ€” originally 1980, reaffirmed 2003

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Major food allergen (wheat/gluten); consumer perception issue for "gluten-free" marketing; regulatory requirement for allergen labeling in food; if hydrolyzed, strict MW limit applies (<3,500 Da)

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Gluten safe in cosmetics?

Major food allergen (wheat/gluten); consumer perception issue for "gluten-free" marketing; regulatory requirement for allergen labeling in food; if hydrolyzed, strict MW limit applies (<3,500 Da) The EU classifies Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Gluten as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Gluten allowed in the EU?

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

What does Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Gluten do in cosmetics?

Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Gluten functions as: Skin conditioning agent, film former, hair conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8002-80-0.

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

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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