Is Avena Sativa Starch safe in cosmetics?
Avena Sativa Starch has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Avena Sativa Starch
INCI: AVENA SATIVA STARCH
Avena Sativa Starch (CAS Most variants share CAS 84012-26-0 because they are all derived from the same botanical species (Avena sativa L., Poaceae), but they differ significantly in composition based on plant part and processing.) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Absorbent, bulking agent, viscosity controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Most variants share CAS 84012-26-0 because they are all derived from the same botanical species (Avena sativa L., Poaceae), but they differ significantly in composition based on plant part and processing.
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Function
Absorbent, bulking agent, viscosity controlling
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - reviewed as part of CIR's polysaccharide safety assessment; concluded safe
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Avena Sativa Starch.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Avena Sativa Starch — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Avena Sativa Starch allowed in the EU?
Avena Sativa Starch EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Avena Sativa Starch do in cosmetics?
Avena Sativa Starch functions as: Absorbent, bulking agent, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Most variants share CAS 84012-26-0 because they are all derived from the same botanical species (Avena sativa L., Poaceae), but they differ significantly in composition based on plant part and processing..
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