Is Maltodextrin safe in cosmetics?
Maltodextrin has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Cosmetic Ingredient
Maltodextrin
Also known as: EINECS 232-940-4, UNII-7CVR7L4A2D
INCI: MALTODEXTRIN
Maltodextrin (CAS 9050-36-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Absorbent, Film Forming, Binding, Skin Conditioning, Emulsion Stabilising, Hair. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in pharmaceutical data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Absorbent, Film Forming, Binding, Skin Conditioning, Emulsion Stabilising, Hair Conditioning, Bulking
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe); permitted without restriction in cosmetics
For full compliance data across multiple jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.
Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Maltodextrin.
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EPA ToxValDB — Toxicity Values
3 toxicity values from EPA ToxValDB (aggregated from CCTE, HPV, ToxRefDB, IRIS, and other regulatory dossiers).
| Endpoint | Value | Species | Route | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LC50 | >5.16 mg/L | Rat | inhalation | - | EFSA |
| LD50 | >2000 mg/kg | Rat | oral | - | EFSA |
| LD50 | >2000 mg/kg | Rat | dermal | - | EFSA |
Additional Ingredient Properties
3 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
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…
sensory
{"silky": "powdery", "smooth, glides easily": "smooth, film-forming", "dry-touch, non-greasy": "soft, smooth", "instant": "moderate", "low": "medium", "w/o": "o/w", "very-high": "moderate", "no": "no", "yes": "yes", "1.40": "1.54", "transparent": "opaque", "colorless": "white", "excellent": "fair", "light": "light", "synthetic": "botanical"}
uv_stability
{"uv_stable": "yes", "uv_degradation_rate": "stable", "photosensitizer": "no", "phototoxic": "no", "photoallergic": "no", "requires_uv_protection_packaging": "no", "color_change_uv": "no", "odor_change_uv": "no", "efficacy_loss_uv_pct": "0", "spf_contribution": "no", "uva_protection": "no", "uvb_protection": "no", "photostable_sunscreen": "no", "boost_spf_of_others": "no", "antioxidant_under_uv": …
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Absorbent
Anti-caking agent
Binder
Diluent
Dispersing agent
Emulsifier
Filler
Film former
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Regulatory List Membership (5)
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Consumer Product Chemical
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Maltodextrin.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
eu_children_restricted
epa_safer_alternative
ifra_fragrance
fda_food_additive
Known Synonyms
EINECS 232-940-4
UNII-7CVR7L4A2D
Chemical Function
Filler
Diluent
Anti-caking agent
Flavouring and nutrient
Absorbent
Regulatory Lists
active_ingredient; Europe; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
children; Europe; Personal care
children; Europe; Personal care - dental care - toothpaste
Australia; Food and drug - smoking-related products
IFRA Transparency
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
SCIL (9/2019)
Canada; pharmaceutical
consumer_product
Europe; Personal care - oral and dental care - teeth whitener
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in pharmaceutical data.
SOURCE
ChEMBL / DrugCentral / FAERS
DB_PHARMA count match
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS rows from the pharmaceutical spoke database.
Adverse Event Associations
29
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Maltodextrin allowed in the EU?
Maltodextrin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Maltodextrin do in cosmetics?
Maltodextrin functions as: Absorbent, Film Forming, Binding, Skin Conditioning, Emulsion Stabilising, Hair Conditioning, Bulking. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9050-36-6.
Is Maltodextrin used outside cosmetics?
Maltodextrin also appears in pharmaceutical data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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