Sodium Ascorbyl Maltoside

INCI: SODIUM ASCORBYL MALTOSIDE

CAS Number
Not publicly assigned (novel/niche vitamin C derivative)
Function
Antioxidant; Skin Conditioning Agent (maltose-conjugated vitamin C sodium salt)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; no specific restriction; no CIR assessment published

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Very limited published safety data. No CIR monograph. Safety inference relies on structural analogy to ascorbyl glucoside. Novel ingredient—requires independent safety substantiation for regulatory compliance.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Ascorbyl Maltoside safe in cosmetics?

Very limited published safety data. No CIR monograph. Safety inference relies on structural analogy to ascorbyl glucoside. Novel ingredient—requires independent safety substantiation for regulatory compliance. The EU classifies Sodium Ascorbyl Maltoside as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Sodium Ascorbyl Maltoside allowed in the EU?

Sodium Ascorbyl Maltoside EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sodium Ascorbyl Maltoside do in cosmetics?

Sodium Ascorbyl Maltoside functions as: Antioxidant; Skin Conditioning Agent (maltose-conjugated vitamin C sodium salt). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (novel/niche vitamin C derivative).

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Ascorbyl Maltoside?

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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