Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
No notable safety concerns. Cyclodextrins as a class are generally considered safe and non-irritating at typical cosmetic use levels (0.1-5%). A degradation product of starch (maltodextrin family). Like other cyclodextrins, it can form inclusion complexes to enhance solubility and stabilize sensitive active ingredients, though its primary registered function is skin conditioning rather than the broader stabilizing/solubilizing roles of parent cyclodextrin
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Maltosyl Cyclodextrin safe in cosmetics?
No notable safety concerns. Cyclodextrins as a class are generally considered safe and non-irritating at typical cosmetic use levels (0.1-5%). A degradation product of starch (maltodextrin family). Like other cyclodextrins, it can form inclusion complexes to enhance solubility and stabilize sensitive active ingredients, though its primary registered function is skin conditioning rather than the broader stabilizing/solubilizing roles of parent cyclodextrin The EU classifies Maltosyl Cyclodextrin as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Maltosyl Cyclodextrin allowed in the EU?
Maltosyl Cyclodextrin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Maltosyl Cyclodextrin do in cosmetics?
Maltosyl Cyclodextrin functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned in CosIng.
What is the Margin of Safety for Maltosyl Cyclodextrin?
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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