Wheat Germamide Dea
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Wheat Germamide DEA is a mixture of diethanolamides of Wheat Germ Acid
What does it do?
Wheat Germamide Dea is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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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 - foam boosting
surfactant that increases the volume or stability of foam produced by other surfactants in the same formulation
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Wheat Germamide Dea is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 60). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Wheat Germamide Dea?
Wheat Germamide Dea is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Wheat Germamide DEA is a mixture of diethanolamides of Wheat Germ Acid
Is Wheat Germamide Dea allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Wheat Germamide Dea is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Wheat Germamide Dea do in cosmetic products?
Wheat Germamide Dea is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting, viscosity controlling.
What is the CAS number of Wheat Germamide Dea?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Wheat Germamide Dea is 124046-39-5.
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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: 15/10/2010