Is Oryza Sativa Starch safe in cosmetics?
Oryza Sativa Starch has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Oryza Sativa Starch
Also known as: Starch pregelatinized, Corn starch, Soluble potato powder, W-13 Stabilizer, ARGO brand corn starch (+15 more)
INCI: ORYZA SATIVA STARCH
Oryza Sativa Starch (CAS 9005-25-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as absorbent, bulking agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in pharmaceutical and food safety data.
Function
absorbent, bulking agent
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted cosmetic ingredient; widely used in dry shampoo aerosols; CIR inhalation boilerplate applies; particle size distribution characterization required for aerosol safety
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Oryza Sativa Starch.
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GHS Hazard Classification
Globally Harmonized System classification per ECHA C&L inventory and ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards.
Long-term Exposure Effects
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis.
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Abrasive
Absorbent
Adhesion/cohesion promoter
Anti-caking agent
Binder
Cleaning agent
Drier
Filler
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Regulatory List Membership (5)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Oryza Sativa Starch — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
powder
dry-shampoo
oil-absorber
aerosol
inhalation-concern
particle-size-critical
respirable-fraction
cir-inhalation-boilerplate
cosmos-eligible
natural
biodegradable
eu_children_restricted
epa_safer_alternative
ifra_fragrance
fda_food_additive
Known Synonyms
Starch pregelatinized
Corn starch
Soluble potato powder
W-13 Stabilizer
ARGO brand corn starch
EINECS 232-679-6
Food starch
Food starch, unmodified
Galactasol A
Keestar
Starch mucilage
Starch, unmodified
Starken
UNII-8I089SAH3T
UNII-4DGK8B7I3S
UNII-24SC3U704I
UNII-79QS2MG2LP
Topical starch
UNII-904CE6697V
UNII-YAQ9FOE480
Chemical Function
Viscosity modifier
Binder
Absorbent
Regulatory Lists
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
Cleaning products and household care - dishwasher and dishes - automatic dishwashing detergent; Europe
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
Europe; Other direct contact consumer goods; residue
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
Canada; consumer_product; Substances in Products - Canada (4/2014)
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
consumer_product; Europe
Journal of Chemical Engineering & Process Technology
IFRA Transparency
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in pharmaceutical and food safety data.
SOURCE
ChEMBL / DrugCentral / FAERS
DB_PHARMA count match
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS rows from the pharmaceutical spoke database.
Adverse Event Associations
345
SOURCE
EFSA / FDA GRAS
food_additives
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive or FDA GRAS records from the core public database.
Food Name
Resistant starch type 1 (RS1)
Food Category
fibers_prebiotics
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oryza Sativa Starch allowed in the EU?
Oryza Sativa Starch EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Oryza Sativa Starch do in cosmetics?
Oryza Sativa Starch functions as: absorbent, bulking agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9005-25-8.
Is Oryza Sativa Starch used outside cosmetics?
Oryza Sativa Starch also appears in 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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