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Thickener

DEXTRIN PALMITATE

CAS 83271-10-7 Updated
82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A starch ester thickener that turns oils into balms. Plant-derived, low-irritation, common in lip and eye products. Very benign profile in cosmetics.

Function

ANTICAKINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Plant-based oil thickener and gellant
  • Improves skin feel of anhydrous balms
  • Stabilises emulsions

Known concerns

  • Trace residual fatty acids possible
  • Limited safety data for sensitised skin

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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