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Zea Mays Starch

CAS 9005-25-8 · Functions: abrasive, absorbent, anticaking, skin protecting, viscosity controlling

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

EU European Union (CosIng)

No specific rule on file.

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

Products listing Zea Mays Starch

Dr.Belmeur AHA BHA Sebum Control Gel Cleanser Cleanser

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Anua Rice Enzyme Brightening Cleansing Powder Cleanser

0 2 1 0 0 0 0 3

Thank You Farmer Rice Pure Barrier Capsule Cream 80ml Moisturizer

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Also listed as

ZEA MAYS STARCH

Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.

Frequently asked questions

Is Zea Mays Starch banned in the European Union?

We found no specific rule for it in the EU's CosIng records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Zea Mays Starch banned in South Korea?

We found no specific rule for it in Korea's MFDS records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Zea Mays Starch allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

What is Zea Mays Starch used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: abrasive, absorbent, anticaking, skin protecting, viscosity controlling.

Which K-beauty products contain Zea Mays Starch?

3 products we checked list it, for example Dr.Belmeur AHA BHA Sebum Control Gel Cleanser, Anua Rice Enzyme Brightening Cleansing Powder, Thank You Farmer Rice Pure Barrier Capsule Cream 80ml.

What is the CAS number of Zea Mays Starch?

CAS 9005-25-8 (from official records).