Is Tapioca Starch Polymethylsilsesquioxane safe in cosmetics?
Tapioca Starch Polymethylsilsesquioxane has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Tapioca Starch Polymethylsilsesquioxane
INCI: TAPIOCA STARCH POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE
Tapioca Starch Polymethylsilsesquioxane (CAS 68989-12-8 (component)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Absorbent, skin conditioning, viscosity controlling; talc replacement in powders. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Absorbent, skin conditioning, viscosity controlling; talc replacement in powders
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; Australian NICNAS assessment found no unreasonable risk at ≤95% concentration
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Tapioca Starch Polymethylsilsesquioxane.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Tapioca Starch Polymethylsilsesquioxane.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tapioca Starch Polymethylsilsesquioxane allowed in the EU?
Tapioca Starch Polymethylsilsesquioxane EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tapioca Starch Polymethylsilsesquioxane do in cosmetics?
Tapioca Starch Polymethylsilsesquioxane functions as: Absorbent, skin conditioning, viscosity controlling; talc replacement in powders. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68989-12-8 (component).
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