Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antistatic, hair conditioning agent. It is used in 45 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameHYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN
FunctionANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number-
Prevalence45 products (0.05% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Hair Masks 22.2%Shampoos 20%Conditioners 15.6%Leave-in Conditioners 6.7%Other Hair Cleansers 6.7%Styling Creams & Sprays 6.7%

Frequently asked

What does Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein do in skincare?
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein functions as an antistatic, hair conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially hair masks (22.2% of its uses).

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