Is Starch Laurate safe in cosmetics?
Starch Laurate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
Starch Laurate
INCI: STARCH LAURATE
Starch Laurate (CAS Not assigned a unique CAS (starch ester; modified starch class)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, skin conditioning, viscosity controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not assigned a unique CAS (starch ester; modified starch class)
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Function
Emollient, skin conditioning, viscosity controlling
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for cosmetic use; no specific restrictions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Starch Laurate.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Starch Laurate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Starch Laurate allowed in the EU?
Starch Laurate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Starch Laurate do in cosmetics?
Starch Laurate functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned a unique CAS (starch ester; modified starch class).
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