Is Amylopectin safe in cosmetics?
Amylopectin has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Amylopectin
Also known as: EINECS 232-911-6, Film Kote 54, UNII-4XO4QFV777
INCI: AMYLOPECTIN
Amylopectin (CAS 9037-22-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Viscosity controlling, stabilizing, skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in food safety data.
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Function
Viscosity controlling, stabilizing, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not restricted; starch component with GRAS history in food
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Amylopectin.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Binder
Thickening agent
Viscosity modifier
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Amylopectin.
Regulatory Flags
natural-origin
Known Synonyms
EINECS 232-911-6
Film Kote 54
UNII-4XO4QFV777
Chemical Function
Viscosity modifier
Binder
Thickening agent
Regulatory Lists
Canada; pharmaceutical
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in food safety data.
SOURCE
EFSA / FDA GRAS
food_additives
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive or FDA GRAS records from the core public database.
Food Name
Waxy Maize Starch
Food Category
sports_nutrition
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Amylopectin allowed in the EU?
Amylopectin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Amylopectin do in cosmetics?
Amylopectin functions as: Viscosity controlling, stabilizing, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9037-22-3.
Is Amylopectin used outside cosmetics?
Amylopectin also appears in food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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