Is Maltodextrin/VP Copolymer safe in cosmetics?
Maltodextrin/VP Copolymer has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Maltodextrin/VP Copolymer
Also known as: Maltodextrin-vinyl pyrrolidinone copolymer, minimum number average molecular weight (in amu), 21,000
INCI: MALTODEXTRIN/VP COPOLYMER
Maltodextrin/VP Copolymer (CAS 1323833-56-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film forming - produces a continuous film on skin, hair, and/or nails. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Film forming - produces a continuous film on skin, hair, and/or nails
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed; no specific restrictions. Subject to standard cosmetic ingredient safety requirements.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Maltodextrin/VP Copolymer.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Film former
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Maltodextrin/VP Copolymer.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Known Synonyms
Maltodextrin-vinyl pyrrolidinone copolymer, minimum number average molecular weight (in amu), 21,000
Chemical Function
Film former
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed_with_terms
Specific information requirements: An obligation to provide information applies. The obligation is: 1. A person introducing this chemical must tell us in writing within 28 calendar days if the polymer is imported or manufactured by them in a form that does not meet the polymer of low concern (PLC) criteria
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Maltodextrin/VP Copolymer allowed in the EU?
Maltodextrin/VP Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Maltodextrin/VP Copolymer do in cosmetics?
Maltodextrin/VP Copolymer functions as: Film forming - produces a continuous film on skin, hair, and/or nails. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1323833-56-2.
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