Is Chenopodium Quinoa Starch safe in cosmetics?
Chenopodium Quinoa Starch has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Chenopodium Quinoa Starch
INCI: CHENOPODIUM QUINOA STARCH
Chenopodium Quinoa Starch (CAS Not established) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Absorbent, viscosity controlling, skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Absorbent, viscosity controlling, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; no specific FDA restrictions. CIR grouping with quinoa derivatives proposed
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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