Tapioca Starch
A cosmetic ingredient used as viscosity controlling in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Tapioca Starch is the starch obtained from tapioca. It consists primarily of amylose and amylopectin
What does it do?
Tapioca Starch is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Tapioca 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 Tapioca Starch?
Tapioca Starch is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Tapioca Starch is the starch obtained from tapioca. It consists primarily of amylose and amylopectin
Is Tapioca Starch allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Tapioca Starch is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Tapioca Starch do in cosmetic products?
Tapioca Starch is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: viscosity controlling.
What is the CAS number of Tapioca Starch?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Tapioca Starch is 9005-25-8.
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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: 15/10/2010