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Safety Data
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Safety Opinions
Official safety assessments from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).
ty test data were available for Maltitol Laurate, the Panel concluded that the safety Maltitol Laurate may be inferred based on the available data for Maltitol and for Lauric Acid, the two hydrolysis products of Maltitol Laurate (a previous safety assessment of Lauric Acid completed
ty test data were available for Maltitol Laurate, the Panel concluded that the safety Maltitol Laurate may be inferred based on the available data for Maltitol and for Lauric Acid, the two hydrolysis products of Maltitol Laurate (a previous safety assessment of Lauric Acid completed
Expert Verdict
Excellent safety profile. Non-irritating and non-sensitizing at typical use concentrations. Well-tolerated on skin. No significant toxicological concerns for topical application.. A sugar alcohol (polyol) derived from maltose by hydrogenation. Provides effective humectancy - attracts and retains moisture in the skin. Also functions as a masking agent to improve the sensory profile of formulations. Has a sweet taste, making it useful in lip products.
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Maltitol safe in cosmetics?
Excellent safety profile. Non-irritating and non-sensitizing at typical use concentrations. Well-tolerated on skin. No significant toxicological concerns for topical application.. A sugar alcohol (polyol) derived from maltose by hydrogenation. Provides effective humectancy - attracts and retains moisture in the skin. Also functions as a masking agent to improve the sensory profile of formulations. Has a sweet taste, making it useful in lip products. The EU classifies Maltitol as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE. This ingredient has been reviewed by cir.
Is Maltitol allowed in the EU?
Maltitol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Maltitol do in cosmetics?
Maltitol functions as: Humectant, masking agent, moisturising. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 585-88-6.
What is the Margin of Safety for Maltitol?
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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