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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Very low concern; essentially pure carbohydrate with no protein-related sensitization risk; food-grade origin. Chemically distinct from all other oat ingredients (purely polysaccharide, no protein component); the CIR Panel removed it from the main oat ingredient report and assessed it separately under the plant polysaccharide gums group due to its distinct chemistry
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Avena Sativa Starch safe in cosmetics?
Very low concern; essentially pure carbohydrate with no protein-related sensitization risk; food-grade origin. Chemically distinct from all other oat ingredients (purely polysaccharide, no protein component); the CIR Panel removed it from the main oat ingredient report and assessed it separately under the plant polysaccharide gums group due to its distinct chemistry The EU classifies Avena Sativa Starch as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
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..
What is the Margin of Safety for Avena Sativa Starch?
not established 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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