Cetearyl Wheat Bran Glycosides
A cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Cetearyl Wheat Bran Glycosides is the product obtained by the glycosylation of Cetearyl Alcohol with the monosaccharides derived from hydrolysed wheat bran
What does it do?
Cetearyl Wheat Bran Glycosides is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
Cetearyl Wheat Bran Glycosides is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cetearyl Wheat Bran Glycosides?
Cetearyl Wheat Bran Glycosides is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Cetearyl Wheat Bran Glycosides is the product obtained by the glycosylation of Cetearyl Alcohol with the monosaccharides derived from hydrolysed wheat bran
Is Cetearyl Wheat Bran Glycosides allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Cetearyl Wheat Bran Glycosides is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Cetearyl Wheat Bran Glycosides do in cosmetic products?
Cetearyl Wheat Bran Glycosides is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010