Is WHEAT GERM ACID safe in cosmetics?
WHEAT GERM ACID has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
WHEAT GERM ACID
Also known as: Wheat germ oil fatty acids, Fatty acids, wheat germ-oil
WHEAT GERM ACID (CAS 68938-32-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning - Emollient, Surfactant -. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning - Emollient, Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant - Emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR: S - IJT 36(Suppl. 3):51-129, 2017
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Cleaning agent
Emulsifier
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for WHEAT GERM ACID.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-permitted
skin-conditioning
emollient
surfactant
needs-enrichment
Known Synonyms
Wheat germ oil fatty acids
Fatty acids, wheat germ-oil
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Softener and conditioner
Emulsifier
Cleaning agent
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WHEAT GERM ACID allowed in the EU?
WHEAT GERM ACID EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does WHEAT GERM ACID do in cosmetics?
WHEAT GERM ACID functions as: Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning - Emollient, Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant - Emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68938-32-9.
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