Ipomoea Batatas/solanum Tuberosum Starch
A cosmetic ingredient used as antiplaque, oral care, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Ipomoea Batatas/Solanum Tuberosum (Potato) Starch is product obtained by the heat treatment of an aqueous mixture of the starch derived from Ipomoea batatas and Solanum tuberosum.
What does it do?
Ipomoea Batatas/solanum Tuberosum Starch is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antiplaque
reduces dental plaque, used in toothpastes and mouthwashes
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Oral care
used in oral-hygiene products such as toothpaste, mouthwash, and dental gels
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Ipomoea Batatas/solanum Tuberosum 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 Ipomoea Batatas/solanum Tuberosum Starch?
Ipomoea Batatas/solanum Tuberosum Starch is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Ipomoea Batatas/Solanum Tuberosum (Potato) Starch is product obtained by the heat treatment of an aqueous mixture of the starch derived from Ipomoea batatas and Solanum tuberosum.
Is Ipomoea Batatas/solanum Tuberosum Starch allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Ipomoea Batatas/solanum Tuberosum Starch is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Ipomoea Batatas/solanum Tuberosum Starch do in cosmetic products?
Ipomoea Batatas/solanum Tuberosum Starch is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antiplaque, oral care, skin conditioning.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 05/04/2019