Zinc Undecylenoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
A cosmetic ingredient used as emulsion stabilising, hair conditioning, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Protein hydrolysates, wheat, reaction product with undecylenic acid, zinc salt
What does it do?
Zinc Undecylenoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Emulsion stabilising
stabilises emulsions of oil and water, preventing separation over time
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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.
Zinc Undecylenoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 24). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Zinc Undecylenoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein?
Zinc Undecylenoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Protein hydrolysates, wheat, reaction product with undecylenic acid, zinc salt
Is Zinc Undecylenoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Zinc Undecylenoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Zinc Undecylenoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein do in cosmetic products?
Zinc Undecylenoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: emulsion stabilising, hair conditioning, skin conditioning.
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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