Excellent Cosmetic Ingredient

Arrowroot Powder

INCI: MARANTA ARUNDINACEA ROOT POWDER

CAS Number
9005-27-0
Function
absorbent; bulking agent; slip agent; skin-feel modifier; talc alternative
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted cosmetic ingredient; CIR inhalation boilerplate applies in aerosol/loose powder formats; commonly used in natural deodorant sticks as talc replacement alongside arrowroot starch (same plant, processed form)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Natural starch-based absorbent powder derived from arrowroot plant (Maranta arundinacea) used in deodorant formulations as talc replacement. Provides moisture absorption and silky skin feel through physical adsorption via starch granule swelling. Excellent safety profile with long cosmetic use history; CIR inhalation boilerplate applies for aerosol formats.

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

talc-replacement natural-origin absorbent deodorant-formulation cosmos-eligible biodegradable sensitive-skin-friendly inhalation-concern-aerosol

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arrowroot Powder safe in cosmetics?

Natural starch-based absorbent powder derived from arrowroot plant (Maranta arundinacea) used in deodorant formulations as talc replacement. Provides moisture absorption and silky skin feel through physical adsorption via starch granule swelling. Excellent safety profile with long cosmetic use history; CIR inhalation boilerplate applies for aerosol formats. The EU classifies Arrowroot Powder as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Arrowroot Powder allowed in the EU?

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

What does Arrowroot Powder do in cosmetics?

Arrowroot Powder functions as: absorbent; bulking agent; slip agent; skin-feel modifier; talc alternative. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9005-27-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Arrowroot Powder?

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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