Oxidized Starch Acetate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Oxidized Starch Acetate is the product obtained by reacting starch with sodium hypochlorite and acetic anhydride
What does it do?
Oxidized Starch Acetate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Oxidized Starch Acetate 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 Oxidized Starch Acetate?
Oxidized Starch Acetate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Oxidized Starch Acetate is the product obtained by reacting starch with sodium hypochlorite and acetic anhydride
Is Oxidized Starch Acetate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Oxidized Starch Acetate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Oxidized Starch Acetate do in cosmetic products?
Oxidized Starch Acetate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Oxidized Starch Acetate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Oxidized Starch Acetate is 68187-08-6.
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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: 30/10/2014