Is Corn Acid safe in cosmetics?
Corn Acid has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Cosmetic Ingredient
Corn Acid
INCI: CORN ACID
Corn Acid (CAS 68308-50-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Opacifying agent, surfactant—cleansing agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Opacifying agent, surfactant—cleansing agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR-reviewed: Safe as used in the final report on cosmetic ingredients derived from Zea Mays (2011). No FDA restrictions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Corn Acid.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Cleaning agent
Emulsifier
Opacifer
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Corn Acid.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Softener and conditioner
Emulsifier
Cleaning agent
Opacifer
Regulatory Lists
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Corn Acid allowed in the EU?
Corn Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Corn Acid do in cosmetics?
Corn Acid functions as: Opacifying agent, surfactant—cleansing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68308-50-9.
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