Is Maltose safe in cosmetics?
Maltose has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Maltose
Also known as: D-Glucose, 4-O-α-D-glucopyranosyl-, EC No.: 200-716-5, Sunmalt Midori, Maxisal, MR 70 (+15 more)
INCI: MALTOSE
Maltose (CAS 69-79-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Moisturising, Skin Conditioning, Fragrance Functional (excipient for perfume. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety, pharmaceutical, and food safety data.
Function
Moisturising, Skin Conditioning, Fragrance Functional (excipient for perfume oils/flavours)
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
(2R,3S,4S,5R,6R)-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-[(2R,3S,4R,5R)-4,5,6-trihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-3-yl]oxyoxane-3,4,5-triol
InChIKey
GUBGYTABKSRVRQ-PICCSMPSSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) as a food substance; permitted in cosmetics without specific restrictions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Maltose.
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EPA ToxValDB — Toxicity Values
2 toxicity values from EPA ToxValDB (aggregated from CCTE, HPV, ToxRefDB, IRIS, and other regulatory dossiers).
| Endpoint | Value | Species | Route | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LD50 | >44000 mg/kg | Mouse | oral | - | ChemIDplus |
| LD50 | =34800 mg/kg | Rat | oral | - | ChemIDplus |
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
10 - 100 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Deodorizer
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (2)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Maltose — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
fragrance-component
natural-origin
ifra_fragrance
fda_food_additive
Known Synonyms
D-Glucose, 4-O-α-D-glucopyranosyl-
EC No.: 200-716-5
Sunmalt Midori
Maxisal
MR 70
MP 21
5-17-07-00189
BRN 0093798
Cextromaltose
EINECS 200-716-5
4-(alpha-D-Glucopyranosido)-alpha-glucopyranose
4-(alpha-D-Glucosido)-D-glucose
Advanctose 100
UNII-66Y63L379N
4-O-alpha-D-Glucopyranosyl-D-glucose
4-O-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-beta-D-glucopyranose
Glca1-4Glcb
Glcalpha1-4Glcbeta
alpha-D-Glcp-(1->4)-beta-D-Glcp
beta-maltose
Chemical Function
Deodorizer
Softener and conditioner
Humectant
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
IFRA Transparency
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
Canada; pharmaceutical
Canada; pharmaceutical
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in pharmaceutical and food safety data.
SOURCE
ChEMBL / DrugCentral / FAERS
DB_PHARMA CAS match
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS rows from the pharmaceutical spoke database.
Compound
MALTOSE
ChEMBL ID
CHEMBL1908365
Max Phase
3
Adverse Event Associations
662
SOURCE
EFSA / FDA GRAS
food_additives
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive or FDA GRAS records from the core public database.
Food Name
Maltose
Food Category
sweetener
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Maltose allowed in the EU?
Maltose EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Maltose do in cosmetics?
Maltose functions as: Moisturising, Skin Conditioning, Fragrance Functional (excipient for perfume oils/flavours). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 69-79-4.
Is Maltose used outside cosmetics?
Maltose also appears in industrial chemical safety, pharmaceutical, and food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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