Is Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract safe in cosmetics?
Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract
INCI: TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM EXTRACT
Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract (CAS 84012-44-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, skin protecting, fragrance functional. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety and food safety data.
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Function
Skin conditioning, skin protecting, fragrance functional
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
EC Number
281-689-7
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; no specific FDA restriction for cosmetic use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
1 - 10 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
depigmentation
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Abrasive
Antioxidant
Bleaching agent
Filler
Fragrance
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
pH regulating agent
Regulatory List Membership (3)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
eu_children_restricted
ifra_fragrance
Chemical Function
Abrasive
Softener and conditioner
Antioxidant
Humectant
Regulatory Lists
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in food safety data.
SOURCE
EFSA / FDA GRAS
food_additives
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive or FDA GRAS records from the core public database.
Food Name
Wheat germ extract
Food Category
preservative
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract allowed in the EU?
Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract do in cosmetics?
Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, skin protecting, fragrance functional. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84012-44-2.
Is Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract used outside cosmetics?
Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract also appears in industrial chemical safety and food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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