Is Oat Starch safe in cosmetics?
Oat Starch has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
EXCELLENT
Cosmetic Ingredient
Oat Starch
INCI: AVENA SATIVA STARCH
Oat Starch (CAS 9005-25-8 (general starch); oat-specific via 84012-26-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Absorbent, viscosity controlling, skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
9005-25-8 (general starch); oat-specific via 84012-26-0
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Function
Absorbent, viscosity controlling, skin conditioning
Editorial assessment
EXCELLENT
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically restricted; GRAS
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Oat Starch.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Oat Starch — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oat Starch allowed in the EU?
Oat Starch EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Oat Starch do in cosmetics?
Oat Starch functions as: Absorbent, viscosity controlling, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9005-25-8 (general starch); oat-specific via 84012-26-0.
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