Undecylenoyl Wheat Amino Acids

INCI: UNDECYLENOYL WHEAT AMINO ACIDS

CAS Number
Not publicly assigned (condensation product of undecylenic acid chloride + wheat protein hydrolysate amino acids)
Function
Cleansing agent, hair/skin conditioning, antimicrobial (analogous to oat amino acid variant)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status restricted
US Notes Not specifically restricted; permitted under general cosmetic provisions

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Wheat allergen disclosure required in EU under Regulation 1223/2009 if hydrolyzed wheat protein fragments present. Japan MHLW issued alerts on hydrolyzed wheat proteins and sensitization (Glupearl 19S case). Limited standalone toxicological dossier

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Undecylenoyl Wheat Amino Acids safe in cosmetics?

Wheat allergen disclosure required in EU under Regulation 1223/2009 if hydrolyzed wheat protein fragments present. Japan MHLW issued alerts on hydrolyzed wheat proteins and sensitization (Glupearl 19S case). Limited standalone toxicological dossier The EU classifies Undecylenoyl Wheat Amino Acids as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Undecylenoyl Wheat Amino Acids allowed in the EU?

Undecylenoyl Wheat Amino Acids EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Undecylenoyl Wheat Amino Acids do in cosmetics?

Undecylenoyl Wheat Amino Acids functions as: Cleansing agent, hair/skin conditioning, antimicrobial (analogous to oat amino acid variant). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (condensation product of undecylenic acid chloride + wheat protein hydrolysate amino acids).

What is the Margin of Safety for Undecylenoyl Wheat Amino Acids?

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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