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WHEAT GERM OIL PEG-40 BUTYLOCTANOL ESTERS

65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A PEG-modified wheat-germ oil ester used as a solubilizer and mild surfactant. Generally low risk; main caveats are PEG-grade purity and rare wheat allergy.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Solubilizer for oil-soluble actives
  • Mild surfactant
  • Skin conditioning from wheat germ fraction

Known concerns

  • Wheat-allergy edge case
  • PEG residual 1,4-dioxane risk depends on grade
  • Possible mild irritation in rinse-off

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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