Is Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch safe in cosmetics?
Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch
INCI: HYDROLYZED WHEAT STARCH
Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch (CAS 68412-29-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, viscosity controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning, viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no CFR restriction; starch hydrolysates generally recognized as safe
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
hair_care
{"hair_function": "protein-treatment", "hair_type_suitability": "fine/medium", "curl_pattern_suitability": "all", "porosity_suitability": "medium/high", "protein_sensitivity": "protein", "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_sa…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Viscosity modifier
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Viscosity modifier
Humectant
Regulatory Lists
CEDI
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch allowed in the EU?
Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch do in cosmetics?
Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch functions as: Skin conditioning, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68412-29-3.
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