Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Hydroxyethyl Ether

INCI: HYDROLYZED CORN STARCH HYDROXYETHYL ETHER

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (COSING Ref No: 56604; parent Hydrolyzed Corn Starch: 8029-43-4)
Function
Emulsion stabilising, humectant, viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” not restricted under 21 CFR; PCPC/INCI dictionary listed

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Corn-derived humectant with negligible allergen concern after hydrolysis and modification; adequate safety margin established.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Hydroxyethyl Ether safe in cosmetics?

Corn-derived humectant with negligible allergen concern after hydrolysis and modification; adequate safety margin established. The EU classifies Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Hydroxyethyl Ether as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Hydroxyethyl Ether allowed in the EU?

Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Hydroxyethyl Ether EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Hydroxyethyl Ether do in cosmetics?

Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Hydroxyethyl Ether functions as: Emulsion stabilising, humectant, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (COSING Ref No: 56604; parent Hydrolyzed Corn Starch: 8029-43-4).

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Hydroxyethyl Ether?

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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