Amylopectin
AKA “Starch Component, Branched Starch”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Amylopectin
AKA: Starch Component, Branched Starch
Ingredient · Binding · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Clean
Amylopectin
CAS #
9037-22-3
Form
Powder
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Functions
Binding
Viscosity Controlling
Holds Formula Together
Controls Viscosity
Holds ingredients together
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
A naturally occurring branched-chain polysaccharide found in starches. Historically used in traditional powder preparations; now employed in modern cosmetics for absorbency and texture modification.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
Dermal absorption: 2%. Source: CIR Safety Assessment (CIR Seq 680).
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR