Hydroxypropyl Starch
A cosmetic ingredient used as viscosity controlling in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Hydroxypropyl Starch is a propylene glycol ether of starch
What does it do?
Hydroxypropyl Starch is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
-
Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Hydroxypropyl Starch is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hydroxypropyl Starch?
Hydroxypropyl Starch is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Hydroxypropyl Starch is a propylene glycol ether of starch
Is Hydroxypropyl Starch allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Hydroxypropyl Starch is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Hydroxypropyl Starch do in cosmetic products?
Hydroxypropyl Starch is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: viscosity controlling.
What is the CAS number of Hydroxypropyl Starch?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Hydroxypropyl Starch is 9049-76-7 / 68584-86-1.
Related ingredients
Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010