Glyceryl Starch

INCI: GLYCERYL STARCH

CAS Number
37318-14-8
Function
Emulsion stabilizer, skin conditioning agent, viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no specific FDA restriction; not independently reviewed by CIR

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Data gap: no published CIR monograph or SCCS opinion; safety inferred from structural analogy to starch esters and glyceryl monoesters; requires supplier-provided toxicological data for CPSR.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glyceryl Starch safe in cosmetics?

Data gap: no published CIR monograph or SCCS opinion; safety inferred from structural analogy to starch esters and glyceryl monoesters; requires supplier-provided toxicological data for CPSR. The EU classifies Glyceryl Starch as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Glyceryl Starch allowed in the EU?

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

What does Glyceryl Starch do in cosmetics?

Glyceryl Starch functions as: Emulsion stabilizer, skin conditioning agent, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 37318-14-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Glyceryl Starch?

not established 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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