Wheat Germamidopropyl Betaine

INCI: WHEAT GERMAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE

CAS Number
133934-09-5
Function
Antistatic, Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant – Cleansing, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; CIR reviewed as part of amidopropyl betaines – safe as used

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Monitor 3-dimethylaminopropylamine (DMAPA) impurity – known contact allergen; analogous to cocamidopropyl betaine sensitization issues (ACDS Allergen of the Year 2004); ensure high-purity, low-DMAPA grade

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wheat Germamidopropyl Betaine safe in cosmetics?

Monitor 3-dimethylaminopropylamine (DMAPA) impurity – known contact allergen; analogous to cocamidopropyl betaine sensitization issues (ACDS Allergen of the Year 2004); ensure high-purity, low-DMAPA grade The EU classifies Wheat Germamidopropyl Betaine as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Wheat Germamidopropyl Betaine allowed in the EU?

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

What does Wheat Germamidopropyl Betaine do in cosmetics?

Wheat Germamidopropyl Betaine functions as: Antistatic, Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant – Cleansing, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 133934-09-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Wheat Germamidopropyl Betaine?

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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