Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
A cosmetic ingredient used as antistatic, hair conditioning, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Protein hydrolyzates, wheat germ. Substance obtained by acidic, alkaline, or enzymatic hydrolysis of wheat germ composed primarily of amino acids, peptides, and proteins. It may contain impurities consisting chiefly of carbohydrates and lipids along with smaller quantities of miscellaneous organic substances of biological origin
What does it do?
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antistatic
reduces static electricity, mostly in hair products to keep strands smooth and manageable
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 307). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein?
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Protein hydrolyzates, wheat germ. Substance obtained by acidic, alkaline, or enzymatic hydrolysis of wheat germ composed primarily of amino acids, peptides, and proteins. It may contain impurities consisting chiefly of carbohydrates and lipids along with smaller quantities of miscellaneous organic substances of biological origin
Is Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein do in cosmetic products?
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antistatic, hair conditioning, skin conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein is 94350-06-8 / 222400-28-4 / 70084-87-6 / 100209- 50-5.
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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: 13/03/2018