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Hair Conditioning

HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN/PEG-20 ACETATE COPOLYMER

CAS 222400-37-5
60

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A wheat-protein/PEG copolymer for hair conditioning. Effective on the hair shaft, but hydrolyzed wheat proteins have a rare but documented anaphylaxis history that pulls the score down.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Smooths and conditions hair
  • Adds moisture-binding to the hair shaft
  • Reduces friction and breakage
  • Film former for shine

Known concerns

  • Documented (rare) anaphylaxis history with hydrolyzed wheat proteins, especially high-MW
  • Not suitable for known wheat/gluten allergy
  • PEG portion requires dioxane-controlled supplier

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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