Chenopodium Quinoa Starch

INCI: CHENOPODIUM QUINOA STARCH

CAS Number
Not established
Function
Absorbent, viscosity controlling, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; no specific FDA restrictions. CIR grouping with quinoa derivatives proposed

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Biologically inert polysaccharide with food-grade history and no identified safety concerns.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chenopodium Quinoa Starch safe in cosmetics?

Biologically inert polysaccharide with food-grade history and no identified safety concerns. The EU classifies Chenopodium Quinoa Starch as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Chenopodium Quinoa Starch allowed in the EU?

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

What does Chenopodium Quinoa Starch do in cosmetics?

Chenopodium Quinoa Starch functions as: Absorbent, viscosity controlling, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not established.

What is the Margin of Safety for Chenopodium Quinoa Starch?

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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