Is Wheat Germ Extract safe in cosmetics?
Wheat Germ Extract has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Wheat Germ Extract
INCI: TRITICUM VULGARE (WHEAT) GERM EXTRACT
Wheat Germ Extract (CAS 84012-44-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent; antioxidant. 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 data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Skin conditioning agent; antioxidant
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
EC Number
281-689-7
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR-reviewed: Safe in present practices of use and concentration (max use up to 13% in face powders)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Wheat 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 Wheat Germ Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wheat Germ Extract allowed in the EU?
Wheat Germ Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Wheat Germ Extract do in cosmetics?
Wheat Germ Extract functions as: Skin conditioning agent; antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84012-44-2.
Is Wheat Germ Extract used outside cosmetics?
Wheat Germ Extract also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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