Is Zea Mays Starch safe in cosmetics?
Zea Mays Starch has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Zea Mays Starch
Also known as: Starch pregelatinized, Corn starch, Soluble potato powder, W-13 Stabilizer, ARGO brand corn starch (+15 more)
INCI: ZEA MAYS STARCH
Zea Mays Starch (CAS 9005-25-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Abrasive, Absorbent, Skin Protectant, Viscosity Increasing, Film-Forming. 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
Abrasive, Absorbent, Skin Protectant, Viscosity Increasing, Film-Forming
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA OTC Monograph GRAS at 10-98% as skin protectant. GRAS for food.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Zea Mays Starch.
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GHS Hazard Classification
Globally Harmonized System classification per ECHA C&L inventory and ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards.
Long-term Exposure Effects
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis.
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Abrasive
Absorbent
Adhesion/cohesion promoter
Anti-caking agent
Binder
Cleaning agent
Drier
Filler
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Regulatory List Membership (5)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Zea Mays Starch.
Regulatory Flags
eu_children_restricted
epa_safer_alternative
ifra_fragrance
fda_food_additive
Known Synonyms
Starch pregelatinized
Corn starch
Soluble potato powder
W-13 Stabilizer
ARGO brand corn starch
EINECS 232-679-6
Food starch
Food starch, unmodified
Galactasol A
Keestar
Starch mucilage
Starch, unmodified
Starken
UNII-8I089SAH3T
UNII-4DGK8B7I3S
UNII-24SC3U704I
UNII-79QS2MG2LP
Topical starch
UNII-904CE6697V
UNII-YAQ9FOE480
Chemical Function
Viscosity modifier
Binder
Absorbent
Regulatory Lists
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
Cleaning products and household care - dishwasher and dishes - automatic dishwashing detergent; Europe
inert_ingredient; Pesticides
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
Europe; Other direct contact consumer goods; residue
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
Canada; consumer_product; Substances in Products - Canada (4/2014)
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
consumer_product; Europe
Journal of Chemical Engineering & Process Technology
IFRA Transparency
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
345
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Zea Mays Starch allowed in the EU?
Zea Mays Starch EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Zea Mays Starch do in cosmetics?
Zea Mays Starch functions as: Abrasive, Absorbent, Skin Protectant, Viscosity Increasing, Film-Forming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9005-25-8.
Is Zea Mays Starch used outside cosmetics?
Zea Mays Starch 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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