Cosmetic Ingredient

Acids, wheat germ

Also known as: Wheat germ acid, Wheat germ oil fatty acids, Fatty acids, wheat germ-oil

CAS 68938-32-9

Acids, wheat germ (CAS 68938-32-9) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 1 regulatory/inventory list, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA CPDat, AICIS.

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SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
0
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
1
SOURCE eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 6 fields
Name
Acids, wheat germ
CAS Number
68938-32-9
DTXSID
DTXSID901019095
Synonyms
Wheat germ acidWheat germ oil fatty acidsFatty acids, wheat germ-oil

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 5 records
Surfactant (surface active agent)Softener and conditionerEmulsifierCleaning agent

Regulatory Lists

Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 1 records
ListKeywordSource
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)Government of CanadaCPCat

Australian Status (AICIS)

Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.

SOURCE AICIS inventory 1 records
Inventory Status
listed

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
Surfactant
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Frequently Asked Questions

What regulatory lists include Acids, wheat germ?

Acids, wheat germ appears on 1 regulatory/inventory list including Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014). Source: EPA CPDat.

Is Acids, wheat germ used in cosmetics?

Yes, Acids, wheat germ is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name WHEAT GERM ACID. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.

Where does the safety data for Acids, wheat germ come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Is Acids, wheat germ used outside industrial chemicals?

Acids, wheat germ also appears in cosmetics databases.