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OXIDIZED STARCH ACETATE

CAS 68187-08-6 Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A modified corn or potato starch used as a natural thickener and binder. Derived from food-grade carbohydrates with a strong safety profile.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Natural-derived thickener and binder
  • Skin conditioning starch
  • Biodegradable polymer

Known concerns

  • Possible mild irritation at high concentrations
  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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