Wheat Germamidopropalkonium Chloride

INCI: WHEAT GERMAMIDOPROPALKONIUM CHLORIDE

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (quaternary ammonium salt)
Function
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted (no specific restrictions)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Potential eye irritant (common for quaternary ammonium compounds); limited standalone tox data โ€“ relies on read-across from analogous quats; formulate to be non-irritating

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wheat Germamidopropalkonium Chloride safe in cosmetics?

Potential eye irritant (common for quaternary ammonium compounds); limited standalone tox data โ€“ relies on read-across from analogous quats; formulate to be non-irritating The EU classifies Wheat Germamidopropalkonium Chloride as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Wheat Germamidopropalkonium Chloride allowed in the EU?

Wheat Germamidopropalkonium Chloride EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Wheat Germamidopropalkonium Chloride do in cosmetics?

Wheat Germamidopropalkonium Chloride functions as: Antistatic, Hair Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (quaternary ammonium salt).

What is the Margin of Safety for Wheat Germamidopropalkonium Chloride?

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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