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METHYL CYCLODEXTRIN

Molecular structure

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII F9TVU546K5 · registered name O-METHYL-.BETA.-CYCLODEXTRIN (1.8 METHYLS PER SACCHARIDE) · mixture

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Binds metal ions to prevent spoilageCHELATING

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)

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Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name メトキシシクロデキストリン: 本品は、β-シクロデキストリンをメトキシル化したものである。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

METHYL CYCLODEXTRININCI메틸사이클로덱스트린Korean label name (MFDS standard).beta.-Cyclodextrin, methyl ethersSynonymメトキシシクロデキストリンJapanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
128446-36-6
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
*603-270-3
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
603-270-3
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID80894282

What products actually use it for

What the 9 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.

  • Chelating agent3
  • Solubility enhancer2
  • Deodorizer2
  • Stabilizing agent1
  • Solvent1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Related literature

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