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Calcium Starch Isododecenylsuccinate

INCI: CALCIUM STARCH ISODODECENYLSUCCINATE

CAS Number
Not well-established (modified starch derivative; verify via supplier CoA — no single universally assigned CAS)
Function
Viscosity controlling; Emulsion stabilizing; Absorbent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Adequate — no systemic exposure pathway

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Data gap: No dedicated CIR or SCCS assessment. Starch source (corn, wheat, potato) should be declared for allergen transparency. If wheat-derived, gluten cross-contamination should be addressed in CPSR. Supplier-specific toxicological data package required.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calcium Starch Isododecenylsuccinate safe in cosmetics?

Data gap: No dedicated CIR or SCCS assessment. Starch source (corn, wheat, potato) should be declared for allergen transparency. If wheat-derived, gluten cross-contamination should be addressed in CPSR. Supplier-specific toxicological data package required. The EU classifies Calcium Starch Isododecenylsuccinate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Calcium Starch Isododecenylsuccinate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Calcium Starch Isododecenylsuccinate do in cosmetics?

Calcium Starch Isododecenylsuccinate functions as: Viscosity controlling; Emulsion stabilizing; Absorbent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not well-established (modified starch derivative; verify via supplier CoA — no single universally assigned CAS).

What is the Margin of Safety for Calcium Starch Isododecenylsuccinate?

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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