Excellent Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data GHS Classified

Solanum Tuberosum Starch

INCI: SOLANUM TUBEROSUM STARCH

CAS Number
9005-25-8
Function
Absorbent, Binding, Bulking, Viscosity Controlling, Fragrance Functional
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; GRAS as food starch โ€” very well-characterized safety profile

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Toxicological Studies

2 study endpoints found for Solanum Tuberosum Starch. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.

Endpoint Value Route Species Study Type Source
NOAEL 77000 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Short Term Toxicity COSMOS_DB
dose_tested 77000 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Short Term Toxicity COSMOS_DB

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.

Expert Verdict

Unmodified starch can decompose via skin enzymes, potentially causing mild irritation in occlusive applications; rarely used unmodified in powder formulations for this reason

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component eu_children_restricted epa_safer_alternative ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Solanum Tuberosum Starch safe in cosmetics?

Unmodified starch can decompose via skin enzymes, potentially causing mild irritation in occlusive applications; rarely used unmodified in powder formulations for this reason The EU classifies Solanum Tuberosum Starch as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT. 2 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is Solanum Tuberosum Starch allowed in the EU?

Solanum Tuberosum Starch EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Solanum Tuberosum Starch do in cosmetics?

Solanum Tuberosum Starch functions as: Absorbent, Binding, Bulking, Viscosity Controlling, Fragrance Functional. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9005-25-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Solanum Tuberosum 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.

What is the NOAEL for Solanum Tuberosum Starch?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Solanum Tuberosum Starch is 77000 mg/kg bw/day based on a Short Term Toxicity study via oral route in rat. A total of 2 study endpoints are available. Source: COSMOS_DB.

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