# AMYLODEXTRIN

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_inci_amylodextrin
Categories: beauty, cleaning, food, industrial, pharma
Functions: Absorbent, Bulking
Identifier: DTXSID801009841

> AMYLODEXTRIN: Used in cosmetics as an absorbent and a bulking agent. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 75 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Cleaning products and household care, Laboratory supplies. Compiled from 2 published data sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Is it a concern? We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 75 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Cleaning products and household care, Laboratory supplies.

## Regulatory status

- EU: Active — Amylodextrin
- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 75 composition records across product categories including Construction and building materials, Cleaning products and household care, Laboratory supplies. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Absorbent, Filler, Binder.

## Expert safety opinions

- SCCS (EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety): no opinion on file.
- CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)): no opinion on file.

## Data sources

- CosIng (updated 2026-09-23): https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/details/74452
- EPA Chemical and Products Database (updated june 16, 2017): https://living-future.org/declare-products/modular-carpet-tufted-nylon-6-with-graphlex-backing/

_Assessed by Greenveil._