Is Amylose safe in cosmetics?
Amylose has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Cosmetic Ingredient
Amylose
Also known as: EINECS 232-685-9, UNII-7TDQ74Y18L
INCI: AMYLOSE
Amylose (CAS 9005-82-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Viscosity controlling, skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Viscosity controlling, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not restricted; natural starch component
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Amylose.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Humectant
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Amylose.
Regulatory Flags
natural-origin
Known Synonyms
EINECS 232-685-9
UNII-7TDQ74Y18L
Chemical Function
Humectant
Regulatory Lists
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
Canada; pharmaceutical
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Amylose allowed in the EU?
Amylose EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Amylose do in cosmetics?
Amylose functions as: Viscosity controlling, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9005-82-7.
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