Cetearyl Wheat Straw 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 Straw Glycosides
What does it do?
Cetearyl Wheat Straw 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 Straw 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 Straw Glycosides?
Cetearyl Wheat Straw Glycosides is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Cetearyl Wheat Straw Glycosides
Is Cetearyl Wheat Straw Glycosides allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Cetearyl Wheat Straw Glycosides is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Cetearyl Wheat Straw Glycosides do in cosmetic products?
Cetearyl Wheat Straw 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