Is Hydrogenated Potato Starch safe in cosmetics?
Hydrogenated Potato Starch has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Hydrogenated Potato Starch
INCI: HYDROGENATED POTATO STARCH
Hydrogenated Potato Starch (CAS 113894-89-4 (generic hydrogenated starch)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Absorbent, viscosity controlling, bulking agent. 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, bulking agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no CFR restriction; modified starches have extensive food-grade history (GRAS)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hydrogenated Potato Starch.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hydrogenated Potato Starch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydrogenated Potato Starch allowed in the EU?
Hydrogenated Potato Starch EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydrogenated Potato Starch do in cosmetics?
Hydrogenated Potato Starch functions as: Absorbent, viscosity controlling, bulking agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 113894-89-4 (generic hydrogenated starch).
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