WHEAT GERMAMIDE DEA is graded B (Low Concern) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data. It is restricted under EU COSING — AnnexIII-CONCENTRATION-.
WHEAT GERMAMIDE DEA
Safety grade: B
This ingredient is derived from wheat germ and contains a compound called DEA (diethanolamine) that helps create a rich, foamy lather in cleansing products. It's a gentle surfactant that works to clean skin while also improving how the product feels and spreads.
Wheat Germamide DEA is used in cleansers and shampoos to boost foam production, condition the skin, remove dirt and oil, and thicken the product to the desired consistency.
Graded using: COSING.
- EU COSING — Restricted
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Surfactant ingredients
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- SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE — Grade C
- XANTHAN GUM — Grade A
- CETEARYL ALCOHOL — Grade A
- CETYL ALCOHOL — Grade A
- STEARIC ACID — Grade A
- SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE — Grade C**
- COCO-GLUCOSIDE — Grade A