Wheat Grass Extract

INCI: TRITICUM AESTIVUM (WHEAT) LEAF EXTRACT

CAS Number
84012-44-2 (general Triticum extract)
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR reviewed: Insufficient data to determine safety for Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Sprout Extract. CIR requested method of manufacturing data plus dermal irritation/sensitization data at 13%.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

CIR marked insufficient data for safety determination on US market; gluten cross-contamination potential exists; composition varies by harvest conditions due to chlorophyll, flavonoids, and enzyme content.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wheat Grass Extract safe in cosmetics?

CIR marked insufficient data for safety determination on US market; gluten cross-contamination potential exists; composition varies by harvest conditions due to chlorophyll, flavonoids, and enzyme content. The EU classifies Wheat Grass Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Wheat Grass Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Wheat Grass Extract do in cosmetics?

Wheat Grass Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84012-44-2 (general Triticum extract).

What is the Margin of Safety for Wheat Grass Extract?

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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