Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Minimal concerns; verify protein residual levels if marketed as hypoallergenic as residual oat protein could trigger rare cereal allergy
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oat Starch safe in cosmetics?
Minimal concerns; verify protein residual levels if marketed as hypoallergenic as residual oat protein could trigger rare cereal allergy The EU classifies Oat Starch as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
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.
What is the Margin of Safety for Oat Starch?
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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