Is Glyceryl Dimaltodextrin safe in cosmetics?
Glyceryl Dimaltodextrin has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Glyceryl Dimaltodextrin
INCI: GLYCERYL DIMALTODEXTRIN
Glyceryl Dimaltodextrin (CAS Not established) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Presumed emollient or film former (sugar-glyceryl ester class). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Presumed emollient or film former (sugar-glyceryl ester class)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not reviewed by CIR; not listed in 21 CFR; would require independent safety substantiation per FD&C Act Section 601
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Glyceryl Dimaltodextrin.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Glyceryl Dimaltodextrin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glyceryl Dimaltodextrin allowed in the EU?
Glyceryl Dimaltodextrin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Glyceryl Dimaltodextrin do in cosmetics?
Glyceryl Dimaltodextrin functions as: Presumed emollient or film former (sugar-glyceryl ester class). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not established.
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