Amylodextrin

INCI: AMYLODEXTRIN

CAS Number
9005-84-9
Function
Viscosity controlling, skin conditioning, binding agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes FDA GRAS as food additive (maltodextrin); not restricted in cosmetics; CIR has an ingredient status entry

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

EPA Safer Chemical designation with no known safety concerns at any cosmetic use level.

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Concern Level: None

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amylodextrin safe in cosmetics?

EPA Safer Chemical designation with no known safety concerns at any cosmetic use level. The EU classifies Amylodextrin as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Amylodextrin allowed in the EU?

Amylodextrin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Amylodextrin do in cosmetics?

Amylodextrin functions as: Viscosity controlling, skin conditioning, binding agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9005-84-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Amylodextrin?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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