Allowed in EU

Ethyl Wheat Germate

A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Ethyl Wheat Germate is the ethyl ester of the fatty acids derived from wheat germ oil

What does it do?

Ethyl Wheat Germate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

EU regulatory status

Ethyl Wheat Germate 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 Ethyl Wheat Germate?

Ethyl Wheat Germate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Ethyl Wheat Germate is the ethyl ester of the fatty acids derived from wheat germ oil

Is Ethyl Wheat Germate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Ethyl Wheat Germate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Ethyl Wheat Germate do in cosmetic products?

Ethyl Wheat Germate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, skin conditioning.

What is the CAS number of Ethyl Wheat Germate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Ethyl Wheat Germate is 96690-61-8.

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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