Is ZEA MAYS STARCH safe to use in EU cosmetics?

ZEA MAYS STARCH is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

What function does ZEA MAYS STARCH serve in cosmetics?

According to the EU CosIng inventory, ZEA MAYS STARCH carries the following function designation(s): ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, SKIN PROTECTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING.

What other records share CAS 9005-25-8?

CAS 9005-25-8 may appear across multiple EU annex records. The CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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ZEA MAYS STARCH

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Zea Mays Starch is a high-polymeric carbohydrate material usually derived from the peeled seeds of the Corn, Zea mays L., Gramineae

ZEA MAYS STARCH is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Inventory details for ZEA MAYS STARCH

INCI name

ZEA MAYS STARCH

INN name

starch

Ph. Eur. name

maydis amylum

Description

Zea Mays Starch is a high-polymeric carbohydrate material usually derived from the peeled seeds of the Corn, Zea mays L., Gramineae

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Key data

CAS

9005-25-8

232-679-6

Restriction

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Function

ABRASIVE ABSORBENT ANTICAKING SKIN PROTECTING VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

How ZEA MAYS STARCH appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists ZEA MAYS STARCH as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

ZEA MAYS STARCH is also tagged with 5 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

ZEA MAYS STARCH is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, ZEA MAYS STARCH carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 9005-25-8 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for ZEA MAYS STARCH

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for ZEA MAYS STARCH from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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