Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Wheat Germamide DEA

INCI: WHEAT GERMAMIDE DEA

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (diethanolamide of wheat germ fatty acids)
Function
Surfactant – Foam Booster, Viscosity Increasing
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
EU Max Conc. 0.5%
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; CIR reviewed (Diethanolamides group, 2011) – safe as used when formulated to be non-irritating and free DEA does not exceed safe levels; must not form N-nitroso compounds

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

CRITICAL: Free diethanolamine content (typically 3–14% in commercial grades); N-nitrosodiethanolamine (NDELA) formation risk; EU Annex III restrictions apply; amidase-mediated skin metabolism releases DEA; do NOT co-formulate with nitrosating agents

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wheat Germamide DEA safe in cosmetics?

CRITICAL: Free diethanolamine content (typically 3–14% in commercial grades); N-nitrosodiethanolamine (NDELA) formation risk; EU Annex III restrictions apply; amidase-mediated skin metabolism releases DEA; do NOT co-formulate with nitrosating agents The EU classifies Wheat Germamide DEA as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Wheat Germamide DEA allowed in the EU?

Wheat Germamide DEA EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Wheat Germamide DEA do in cosmetics?

Wheat Germamide DEA functions as: Surfactant – Foam Booster, Viscosity Increasing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (diethanolamide of wheat germ fatty acids).

What is the Margin of Safety for Wheat Germamide DEA?

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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