What function does ZEA MAYS GLUTEN PROTEIN serve in cosmetics?

According to the EU CosIng inventory, ZEA MAYS GLUTEN PROTEIN carries the following function designation(s): BINDING, BULKING, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT.

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ZEA MAYS GLUTEN PROTEIN

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Zea Mays Gluten Protein is a protein obtained from the starchy endospermum of Corn, Zea mays L., Gramineae

ZEA MAYS GLUTEN PROTEIN is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Inventory details for ZEA MAYS GLUTEN PROTEIN

INCI name

ZEA MAYS GLUTEN PROTEIN

Description

Zea Mays Gluten Protein is a protein obtained from the starchy endospermum of Corn, Zea mays L., Gramineae

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Key data

CAS

66071-96-3

266-116-0

Restriction

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Function

BINDING BULKING HAIR CONDITIONING HUMECTANT SKIN CONDITIONING SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

How ZEA MAYS GLUTEN PROTEIN appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists ZEA MAYS GLUTEN PROTEIN as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

ZEA MAYS GLUTEN PROTEIN is also tagged with 6 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

ZEA MAYS GLUTEN PROTEIN is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, ZEA MAYS GLUTEN PROTEIN carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for ZEA MAYS GLUTEN PROTEIN

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for ZEA MAYS GLUTEN PROTEIN from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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