Definition
Fatty acids, wheat germ
Cosmetic roles
Mixes and holds oil and water togetherSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGMakes skin soft and smoothSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTKeeps skin in good condition (CosIng catch-all)SKIN CONDITIONINGSurfactant that lifts dirtSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGWashes away surface impuritiesCLEANSING
Safety & regulatory references
Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance
Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer
Source: EU CosIng ingredient list
Reviewed by CIR: Safety Assessment of Plant-Derived Fatty Acid Oils
More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature
Official labels & definitions
JCIA labelling name コムギ胚芽油脂肪酸: 本品は、コムギ胚芽（＊）から得られる脂肪酸の混合物である。
Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)
Names & identifiers
WHEAT GERM ACIDINCI밀배아애씨드Korean label name (MFDS standard)Fatty acids, wheat germ oilSynonymコムギ胚芽油脂肪酸Japanese labelling name
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 68938-32-9
- DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
- DTXSID901019095
What products actually use it for
What the 5 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.
- Softener and conditioner2
- Surfactant (surface active agent)1
- Emulsifier1
- Cleaning agent1
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard