Corn Acid

INCI: CORN ACID

CAS Number
68308-50-9
Function
Opacifying agent, surfactant—cleansing agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 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 (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Industry should limit pesticide residue impurities before blending into formulations per CIR. Corn allergenicity (IgE-mediated) is extremely rare but documented in food contexts; protein content in acid fraction is negligible.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Corn Acid safe in cosmetics?

Industry should limit pesticide residue impurities before blending into formulations per CIR. Corn allergenicity (IgE-mediated) is extremely rare but documented in food contexts; protein content in acid fraction is negligible. The EU classifies Corn Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

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.

What is the Margin of Safety for Corn Acid?

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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