Is Hydrolyzed Corn Starch safe in cosmetics?
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
INCI: HYDROLYZED CORN STARCH
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch (CAS | 10. Hydrolyzed Corn Starch) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Binding agent, humectant, viscosity controlling, skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Binding agent, humectant, viscosity controlling, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no CFR cosmetic restriction; corn syrup/hydrolysates GRAS under 21 CFR 184.1865
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hydrolyzed Corn Starch.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
hair_care
{"hair_function": "styling", "hair_type_suitability": "fine/medium", "curl_pattern_suitability": "all", "porosity_suitability": "all", "protein_sensitivity": "neutral", "moisture_protein_balance": "yes", "cg_method_approved": "not-a-silicone", "silicone_type": "not-a-sulfate", "sulfate_type": "no", "drying_alcohol": "no", "fatty_alcohol": "no", "heat_protectant": "yes", "color_safe": "neutral", "k…
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hydrolyzed Corn Starch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydrolyzed Corn Starch allowed in the EU?
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydrolyzed Corn Starch do in cosmetics?
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch functions as: Binding agent, humectant, viscosity controlling, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: | 10. Hydrolyzed Corn Starch.
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