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Data: Fair

Zea Mays (Corn) Starch

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SYNONYMS

● ZEA MAYS STARCH
● STARCH, ZEA MAYS
● OPICAL STARCH
● ZEA MAYS (CORN) STARCH
● 5-[5-[3,4-DIHYDROXY-6-(HYDROXYMETHYL)-5-METHOXYOXAN-2-YL]OXY-6-[[3,4-DIHYDROXY-6-(HYDROXYMETHYL)-5-METHOXYOXAN-2-YL]OXYMETHYL]-3,4-DIHYDROXYOXAN-2-YL]OXY-6-(HYDROXYMETHYL)-2-METHYLOXANE-3,4-DIOL
● CORN STARCH

This ingredient is not currently on EWG's Skin Deep Restricted or Unacceptable Lists.

Zea Mays (Corn) Starch is a starch obtained from corn.

Common concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

  • LOW
    Cancer
  • LOW
    Allergies & Immunotoxicity
  • LOW
    Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity
  • LOW
    Use Restrictions

Ingredient concerns

  • CONCERNS
  • DATA SOURCES

Products with this Ingredient

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bar soap54 products
body wash/cleanser12 products
exfoliant/scrub46 products
facial cleanser40 products
facial powder186 products
shampoo77 products
styling gel/lotion13 products
blush190 products
conditioner35 products
hair treatment/serum29 products
foundation159 products
eye shadow267 products
bronzer/highlighter179 products
antiperspirant/deodorant292 products
antiperspirant/deodorant (men's)24 products
facial moisturizer/treatment66 products
body firming lotion29 products
sunless tanning22 products
moisturizer99 products
body powder72 products
diaper cream17 products
bath oil/salts/soak217 products
setting powder/spray113 products
depilatory2 products
shaving cream3 products
makeup primer8 products
around-eye cream5 products
hand cream14 products
concealer9 products
hair color and bleaching10 products
mascara25 products
daily use with SPF26 products
BB cream8 products
baby powder64 products
styling mousse/foam5 products
foot odor control22 products
bubble bath28 products
mask45 products
fragrance for women2 products
serums & essences13 products
foot moisturizer4 products
body spray7 products
Dry Shampoo and Hair Powders8 products
hair spray5 products
lipstick117 products
oil controller1 products
baby lotion11 products
baby oil4 products
tooth whitening2 products
makeup remover2 products
lip balm14 products
beard care5 products
baby soap2 products
hair styling aid21 products
after shave3 products
hand sanitizer2 products
skin fading/lightener2 products
shaving cream (men's)6 products
lip gloss4 products
lip plumper6 products
foot cleansing2 products
anti-aging2 products
toothpaste3 products
Facial Sun Care2 products
brow liner23 products
baby bubble bath1 products
mouthwash1 products
lip liner1 products
beard oil2 products
after sun product1 products
Fragrance Powder2 products
body oil2 products
Other Hair Care Preparations1 products
recreational sunscreen3 products
baby sunscreen1 products
CC cream2 products
muscle/joint soreness2 products
acne treatment1 products
other eye makeup7 products
toners/astringents1 products

Data gaps

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported 'as used' concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in productCosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Informational

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Industry or government recommendations for safe use: restrictions on concentration, impurities, product types, or manufacturing methods - anyCosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Multiple, additive exposure sources

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in foodUS. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmfulEnvironment Canada
Classified as a low human health priorityEnvironment Canada

Ecotoxicology

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxinEnvironment Canada
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
  • US. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
  • Environment Canada

Understanding scores

Cosmetics and personal care products are not required to be tested for safety before being allowed on the market. The Skin Deep® scoring system was designed to help the public understand whether a product is safe to use or whether it contains ingredients of concern.

Every product and ingredient in Skin Deep gets a two-part score – one for hazard and one for data availability. The safest products score well by both measures, with a low hazard rating and a fair or better data availability rating.


HOW WE DETERMINE SCORES

Hazard score

The Skin Deep ingredient hazard score, from 1 to 10, reflects known and suspected hazards linked to the ingredients. The EWG Verified® mark means a product meets EWG’s strictest criteria for transparency and health.

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WEIGHT-OF-EVIDENCE APPROACH

A product’s hazard score is not an average of the ingredients’ hazard scores. It is calculated using a weight-of-evidence approach that factors in all of the hazards or health impacts associated with the ingredients.

Data availability

The Skin Deep data availability rating reflects the number of scientific studies about the product or ingredient in the published scientific literature.

NONE LIMITED FAIR GOOD ROBUST
Low Availability
Moderate Availability
High Availability
NONE

Ingredients have not been assessed.

LIMITED-FAIR

There is only a modest volume of research.

GOOD-ROBUST

Ingredients have been studied extensively.

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