Is Glyceryl Starch safe in cosmetics?
Glyceryl Starch has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Glyceryl Starch
INCI: GLYCERYL STARCH
Glyceryl Starch (CAS 37318-14-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsion stabilizer, skin conditioning agent, viscosity controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emulsion stabilizer, skin conditioning agent, viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no specific FDA restriction; not independently reviewed by CIR
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Glyceryl Starch.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Glyceryl Starch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glyceryl Starch allowed in the EU?
Glyceryl Starch EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Glyceryl Starch do in cosmetics?
Glyceryl Starch functions as: Emulsion stabilizer, skin conditioning agent, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 37318-14-8.
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