Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Ensure purity of lauric acid feedstock; no major safety flags identified; limited standalone toxicological data — rely on read-across from modified starch class
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Starch Laurate safe in cosmetics?
Ensure purity of lauric acid feedstock; no major safety flags identified; limited standalone toxicological data — rely on read-across from modified starch class The EU classifies Starch Laurate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
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).
What is the Margin of Safety for Starch Laurate?
adequate 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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