Excellent Cosmetic Ingredient SCCS/CIR Reviewed

Distarch Phosphate

INCI: DISTARCH PHOSPHATE

CAS Number
55963-33-2
Function
Absorbent, anticaking, binding, film forming, stabilizing
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” modified food starch under 21 CFR 172.892; no specific cosmetic restriction

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Safety Data

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

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Safety Opinions

Official safety assessments from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).

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Verdict: safe

ailable data and concluded that these ingredients are safe in cosmetics in the present practices of use and concentrations described in this safety assessment. Keywords Safety, Cosmetics, Cosmetic Ingredient Review, Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety, Distarch Phosphate, Distarch Phosph

Expert Verdict

Biodegradable, derived from renewable sources; rare mild irritation possible in individuals with starch sensitivities; no ecological concerns

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Distarch Phosphate safe in cosmetics?

Biodegradable, derived from renewable sources; rare mild irritation possible in individuals with starch sensitivities; no ecological concerns The EU classifies Distarch Phosphate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT. This ingredient has been reviewed by cir.

Is Distarch Phosphate allowed in the EU?

Distarch Phosphate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Distarch Phosphate do in cosmetics?

Distarch Phosphate functions as: Absorbent, anticaking, binding, film forming, stabilizing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 55963-33-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Distarch Phosphate?

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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