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MALTODEXTRIN

Molecular structure

How much products actually contain

No product states its amount yet.

Of the products containing it, 276 list it before the 1% line and 594 after it (usually 1% or less).

Products using this ingredient

12 of 867 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first · See all 867

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII 7CVR7L4A2D · registered name MALTODEXTRIN · polymer

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Maltodextrin

Cosmetic roles

Leaves a thin film where appliedFILM FORMINGKeeps skin in good condition (CosIng catch-all)SKIN CONDITIONINGHolds powders togetherBINDINGAbsorbs water or oilABSORBENTSoftens hairHAIR CONDITIONINGKeeps an emulsion from separatingEMULSION STABILISING

Safety & regulatory references

Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

Reviewed by CIR: Final Report: Safety Assessment of Polysaccharide Gums as Used in Cosmetics

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name マルトデキストリン: 本品は、デンプンを加水分解して得られるものである。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

MALTODEXTRININCI말토덱스트린Korean label name (MFDS standard)マルトデキストリンJapanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
9050-36-6
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
232-940-4
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID5027720

Measured properties

Appearance
solid
Colour
white
Water solubility
(40%)
Vapour density
5.6
Molecular weight
162.14

Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)

What products actually use it for

What the 161 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Flavouring and nutrient52
  • Processing aids not otherwise specified46
  • Softener and conditioner14
  • Dispersing agent10
  • Binder7
  • Anti-caking agent6
  • Diluent4
  • Stabilizing agent4
9 other uses
  • Fragrance3
  • Film former3
  • Thickening agent2
  • Emulsifier2
  • Humectant2
  • Absorbent2
  • Filler2
  • Surfactant (surface active agent)1
  • Solvent1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Related literature

Linked databases 16