Is Corn Starch Modified safe in cosmetics?
Corn Starch Modified has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Good
Colorant
Corn Starch Modified
INCI: CORN STARCH MODIFIED
Corn Starch Modified (CAS 68412-29-3) is a cosmetic colorant functioning as Colorant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Colorant
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific restrictions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Corn Starch Modified.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
6 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
biopolymer
{"cas_number": "68130-14-3", "polymer_class": "starch_derivative", "botanical_source": "Zea mays (corn)", "molecular_weight_range_kDa": "100-1000", "monosaccharide_composition": "amylose/amylopectin (modified)", "degree_of_branching": "highly_branched", "charge_type": "nonionic", "viscosity_1pct_solution_mPas": "50-500", "pseudoplastic_behavior": "moderate", "thixotropy": "weak", "yield_stress_Pa"…
hair_care
{"hair_function": "styling", "hair_type_suitability": "fine/medium", "curl_pattern_suitability": "all", "porosity_suitability": "all", "protein_sensitivity": "neutral", "moisture_protein_balance": "yes", "cg_method_approved": "not-a-silicone", "silicone_type": "not-a-sulfate", "sulfate_type": "no", "drying_alcohol": "no", "fatty_alcohol": "no", "heat_protectant": "yes", "color_safe": "neutral", "k…
ph_stability
{"optimal_ph_min": "4.0", "optimal_ph_max": "9.0", "stable_ph_min": "3.5", "stable_ph_max": "10.0", "degrades_above_ph": "11.0", "degrades_below_ph": "3.0", "ph_dependent_function": "pH affects viscosity", "formulation_note": "Commonly used", "source": "Formulation literature"}
rheology
{"cas_number": "68130-14-3", "rheology_modifier_type": "Modified Natural Polymer", "thickening_mechanism": "Particle swelling and network formation", "viscosity_increase_factor": "1500-6000x", "brookfield_viscosity_typical_cps": "2000-8000", "shear_thinning_behavior": "Moderate", "thixotropic": "Low", "yield_stress_pa": "4-12", "flow_curve_type": "Pseudoplastic", "optimal_ph_range": "4.0-8.0", "ef…
solubility_hlb
{"water_soluble": "yes", "oil_soluble": "no", "soluble_in": "water, glycerin", "insoluble_in": "oils, ethanol, silicones, propylene glycol", "log_p": "-5.8", "appearance": "white powder", "source": "Ingredion"}
supply_chain
{"primary_producing_countries": "USA, China, Brazil", "secondary_producing_countries": "Argentina, France, Germany", "raw_material_origin": "plant", "agricultural_crop_or_wild_harvested": "corn_derivative", "cultivation_climate_required": "corn_belt", "harvest_season": "continuous", "annual_global_production_tonnes": "85000000", "market_share_top_producer_pct": "48", "supply_chain_length": "1_inte…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Viscosity modifier
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Corn Starch Modified.
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Viscosity modifier
Humectant
Regulatory Lists
CEDI
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Corn Starch Modified allowed in the EU?
Corn Starch Modified EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Corn Starch Modified do in cosmetics?
Corn Starch Modified functions as: Colorant. It is classified as a Colorant in our database. CAS number: 68412-29-3.
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