Is Dextrin Palmitate safe in cosmetics?
Dextrin Palmitate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Dextrin Palmitate
Also known as: Dextrin palmitate (corn; 20000 MW), UNII-89B2BSF9I3
INCI: DEXTRIN PALMITATE
Dextrin Palmitate (CAS 83271-10-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Binding, emulsifying, surfactant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Binding, emulsifying, surfactant
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
(3R,4S,5S,6R)-2-[(2R,3S,4R,5R)-4,5-dihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-[(2R,3S,4R,5R,6S)-4,5,6-trihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-3-yl]oxyoxan-3-yl]oxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3,4,5-triol;hexadecanoic acid
InChIKey
IPYYWJABWFHFTE-PHSJBMKXSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — not prohibited or restricted under 21 CFR
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Dextrin Palmitate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-caking agent
Emulsifier
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Dextrin Palmitate.
Known Synonyms
Dextrin palmitate (corn; 20000 MW)
UNII-89B2BSF9I3
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Emulsifier
Anti-caking agent
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dextrin Palmitate allowed in the EU?
Dextrin Palmitate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dextrin Palmitate do in cosmetics?
Dextrin Palmitate functions as: Binding, emulsifying, surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 83271-10-7.
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