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Wheat Germamidopropyl Dimethylamine
AKA “Wheat Germ Derivative, Conditioning Agent”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Wheat germamidopropyl dimethylamine
AKA: Wheat Germ Derivative, Conditioning Agent
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Cleanser
Clean
Amides, wheat germ, N-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
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Functions
Antistatic
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Surfactant Cleansing
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Strengthens Barrier
Lifts away dirt and oil
Reduces flyaways
Traditional Use
A synthetic conditioning agent derived from wheat germ components, created for use in shampoos and hair care products in the late 20th century.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Gluten / Wheat
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Wheat Germamidopropyl Dimethylamine
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Protective effect of conditioning agents on Afro-ethnic hair chemically treated with thioglycolate-based straightening emulsion.
Dias TC, Baby AR, Kaneko TM, Velasco MV
Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2008
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Protective effect of conditioning agents on Afro-ethnic hair chemically treated with thioglycolate-based straightening emulsion.
Dias TC, Baby AR, Kaneko TM, Velasco MV
Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2008
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Protective effect of conditioning agents on Afro-ethnic hair chemically treated with thioglycolate-based straightening emulsion.
Dias TC, Baby AR, Kaneko TM, Velasco MV
Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2008
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Protective effect of conditioning agents on Afro-ethnic hair chemically treated with thioglycolate-based straightening emulsion.
Dias TC, Baby AR, Kaneko TM, Velasco MV
Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2008
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Protective effect of conditioning agents on Afro-ethnic hair chemically treated with thioglycolate-based straightening emulsion.
Dias TC, Baby AR, Kaneko TM, Velasco MV
Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2008
→
Wheat Germamidopropyl Dimethylamine
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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b) As a conditioning agent in rinse-off hair care products, (i.e. benzalkonium chloride with chain lengths ≥ 16 C).
Health Canada
Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR