Food use
Food-use source coverage is present in the current record.
The ingredient appears in food-oriented source coverage or allowed-use references, which makes food use easier to support than a context with no domain signal at all.
- beauty
- cleaning
- food
- industrial
Hydrolyzed wheat protein
CAS 70084-87-6 · 70/100 · High conf.
Also registered as 2 other CAS numbers
94350-06-8 · 222400-28-4
Concern score
70/100High concern based on regulatory listings.
High confidence
Hydrolyzed wheat protein in plain language
Also known as enzyme-modified Glutens · "Wheat protein, hydrolyzed"
Used in cosmetics as a skin-conditioning agent, a hair conditioner and an antistatic agent.
- Skin conditioning
- Hair conditioning
- Antistatic
- Film former
- Conditioner
- High concern: no hazard classifications on record. It is restricted in EU cosmetics.
Why it's flagged
Hydrolyzed wheat protein is restricted in cosmetic products under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.
RestrictedEU EC — restricted
The score describes this ingredient's chemical identity — its hazard profile from published classifications and regulatory status — not the safety of any product it appears in.
Regulation
Restrictions first, then routine listings from published regulatory sources.
- EU Annex III — restricted
- EU restricted in cosmetics
- Found in consumer products
- Beauty
- Cleaning
- Pharma
- Food
- Industrial
- View source →restricted
EUEC
Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down. Other conditions: Maximum molecular weight average of the peptides in hydrolysates: 3,5 kDa (23 )
EUCosIngActive2 entries
- Protein hydrolyzates, wheat germ. Substance obtained by acidic, alkaline, or enzymatic hydrolysis of wheat germ composed primarily of amino acids, peptides, and proteins. It may contain impurities consisting chiefly of carbohydrates and lipids along with smaller quantities of miscellaneous organic substances of biological origin Restriction: III/307Source →
- Cosmetics Regulation annex III / ref 307.Source →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1898 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Food and drug, Construction. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Softener and conditioner, Anti-static agent, Film former.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1898 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Food and drug, Construction. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Softener and conditioner, Anti-static agent, Film former.Source →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for Hydrolyzed wheat protein. These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.
SCCS
EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
No SCCS opinion on file.
CIR
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)
No CIR safety assessment on file.
Evidence & sources
No graded research studies for Hydrolyzed wheat protein yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Allergen profile
Canonical allergen markers detected on this ingredient. Each row is derived from the ingredient’s name or synonyms matching a known allergen class — useful when scanning a label for a specific allergy context.
- WheatContains · Oral (ingested)
Source: chemindex_name_match
- GlutenContains · Oral (ingested)
Source: chemindex_name_match
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Good fit
Fragrance avoidance
No fragrance-linked caution surfaced in the current profile.
This ingredient does not currently read as a fragrance-linked driver in the published evidence and hazard profile.
Where it has been recorded
How often EPA CPDat has listed Hydrolyzed wheat protein in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Source records
1,898
Named organisations
6
Personal careFood and drugConstruction
Typical roles
Skin conditioningHair conditioningAntistaticFilm formerConditioner
Found in these products
Their ingredient lists include Hydrolyzed wheat protein; each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.
- Biscuit Chocolat Céréalesgerlinea · Snacks
- Biscuit saveur vanille citronGerlinéa, Ma Pause Gerlinéa · Snacks
- Brioche tressée à la mainLidl, Maître Jean Pierre · Snacks
- Ramen Noodle SoupMaruchan · Plant Based Foods And Beverages
- Barre Céréales Pépites de chocolatGerlinea · Snacks
- Barre Pomme Myrtille avec arôme naturelGerlinea · Snacks
- Instant Lunch Chicken Flavor Ramen Noodle SoupMaruchan · Plant Based Foods And Beverages
- Gochujang Korean Hot Chili PasteSUN HEE · Condiments
- 3600542370196
- Knusper KEKS KisteLidl,Sondey,Flämische Keksfabrik · Snacks
- Cantu Shea Butter Leave In Conditioning Repair CreamCantu · Hair
- Serious MassOPTIMUM NUTRITION · Dietary Supplements
- Buldak Artificial Spicy Chicken Flavor RamenSamyang · Plant Based Foods And Beverages
- Butter Broiche RollsTesco · Snacks
- JabónDenenes
- Wheat CrackersTesco · Snacks
- Lays salt & black pepperLay's,Lay's Max · Plant Based Foods And Beverages
- Eco Style Olive Oil Styling GelEco Styler · Hair
- Nong Shim Japanese Style Udon Noodle Soup (6 Ea.)Nongshim · Plant Based Foods And Beverages
- Maruchan Instant Lunch Sabor a PolloMaruchan · Plant Based Foods And Beverages
- Original Vegan Veggie BurgersBOCA · Meat Alternatives
- Wheat CrackersTower Gate · Snacks
- Veggie BurgersVivera · Plant Based Foods And Beverages
- Ramen Noodle Soup Creamy Chicken FlavorMaruchan · Plant Based Foods And Beverages
Often appears with
Ingredients that frequently appear alongside Hydrolyzed wheat protein in the catalog.