Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Kernel Flour

INCI: TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) KERNEL FLOUR

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (milled botanical)
Function
Absorbent, bulking agent, viscosity increasing agent, skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR assessed: safe in present practices of use and concentration (1980, reaffirmed 2003). FDA considers wheat starch GRAS

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Inhalation sensitization risk (baker's asthma) only under chronic occupational dust exposure โ€” not applicable to normal cosmetic use. Contains ~7โ€“9.5% gluten. Microbial contamination potential (Salmonella, E. coli, B. cereus, mycotoxins) โ€” enforce raw material specs

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Kernel Flour safe in cosmetics?

Inhalation sensitization risk (baker's asthma) only under chronic occupational dust exposure โ€” not applicable to normal cosmetic use. Contains ~7โ€“9.5% gluten. Microbial contamination potential (Salmonella, E. coli, B. cereus, mycotoxins) โ€” enforce raw material specs The EU classifies Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Kernel Flour as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Kernel Flour allowed in the EU?

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

What does Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Kernel Flour do in cosmetics?

Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Kernel Flour functions as: Absorbent, bulking agent, viscosity increasing agent, skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (milled botanical).

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

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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