Ipomoea Batatas/Solanum Tuberosum Starch
INCI: IPOMOEA BATATAS/SOLANUM TUBEROSUM STARCH
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
No documented safety concerns. Starch is one of the most well-characterized and benign cosmetic raw materials. A blended starch derived from both sweet potato and common potato (Solanum tuberosum). Functions as a binding agent, viscosity regulator, absorbent, and swelling agent. The combined starch leverages the different amylose/amylopectin ratios of the two species for tailored texture performance
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ipomoea Batatas/Solanum Tuberosum Starch safe in cosmetics?
No documented safety concerns. Starch is one of the most well-characterized and benign cosmetic raw materials. A blended starch derived from both sweet potato and common potato (Solanum tuberosum). Functions as a binding agent, viscosity regulator, absorbent, and swelling agent. The combined starch leverages the different amylose/amylopectin ratios of the two species for tailored texture performance The EU classifies Ipomoea Batatas/Solanum Tuberosum Starch as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Ipomoea Batatas/Solanum Tuberosum Starch allowed in the EU?
Ipomoea Batatas/Solanum Tuberosum Starch EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ipomoea Batatas/Solanum Tuberosum Starch do in cosmetics?
Ipomoea Batatas/Solanum Tuberosum Starch functions as: Antiplaque, oral care, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9005-25-8 (general starch CAS).
What is the Margin of Safety for Ipomoea Batatas/Solanum Tuberosum 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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