Is Tapioca Starch Crosspolymer safe in cosmetics?
Tapioca Starch Crosspolymer has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Tapioca Starch Crosspolymer
INCI: TAPIOCA STARCH CROSSPOLYMER
Tapioca Starch Crosspolymer (CAS Not assigned (crosslinked polymer)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Absorbent, viscosity controlling, binding; Tapioca Starch crosslinked with. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Absorbent, viscosity controlling, binding; Tapioca Starch crosslinked with epichlorohydrin
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; reviewed by CIR Expert Panel as part of polysaccharide gums group — concluded safe in current practices of use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Tapioca Starch Crosspolymer.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Tapioca Starch Crosspolymer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tapioca Starch Crosspolymer allowed in the EU?
Tapioca Starch Crosspolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tapioca Starch Crosspolymer do in cosmetics?
Tapioca Starch Crosspolymer functions as: Absorbent, viscosity controlling, binding; Tapioca Starch crosslinked with epichlorohydrin. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (crosslinked polymer).
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