Is ZEA MAYS SEED FLOUR safe in cosmetics?
ZEA MAYS SEED FLOUR has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
ZEA MAYS SEED FLOUR
Also known as: Corn flour, pregelatinized, EINECS 271-199-1
ZEA MAYS SEED FLOUR (CAS 68525-86-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Abrasive, Absorbent, Binding, Bulking. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Abrasive, Absorbent, Binding, Bulking
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
Not specifically regulated
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Abrasive
Absorbent
Binder
Filler
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for ZEA MAYS SEED FLOUR.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-permitted
needs-enrichment
Known Synonyms
Corn flour, pregelatinized
EINECS 271-199-1
Chemical Function
Abrasive
Absorbent
Filler
Binder
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ZEA MAYS SEED FLOUR allowed in the EU?
ZEA MAYS SEED FLOUR EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does ZEA MAYS SEED FLOUR do in cosmetics?
ZEA MAYS SEED FLOUR functions as: Abrasive, Absorbent, Binding, Bulking. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68525-86-0.
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