Fragrance avoidance
Nothing to weigh for this context yet.
We have no published hazard signal for this ingredient, so we cannot say how it behaves in this context — that is missing evidence, not a clean result.
- beauty
Zea mays kernel extract
CAS 84696-06-0
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Zea mays kernel extract in plain language
Also known as Zea mays (corn) kernel extract
Used in cosmetics as a binder and a bulking agent. Zea Mays Kernel Extract is an extract of the kernels of the Corn, Zea mays L., Poaceae.
- Binding
- Bulking
- We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
What we know about this ingredient
Canonical ingredient record built from 1 public-source records.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Zea mays kernel extract appears in these published regulatory listings.
EUCosIngActiveZea Mays Kernel Extract is an extract of the kernels of the Corn, Zea mays L., Poaceae
- Zea Mays Kernel Extract is an extract of the kernels of the Corn, Zea mays L., PoaceaeSource →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for Zea mays kernel extract. These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.
SCCS
EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
No SCCS opinion on file.
CIR
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)
No CIR safety assessment on file.
Evidence & sources
No graded research studies for Zea mays kernel extract yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Where this comes from
- Open →
CosIng
regulatory · updated 2026-09-23
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
No signal in this context
Found in these products
Cosmetic and personal-care products that list Zea mays kernel extract are shown first. Their ingredient lists include Zea mays kernel extract; each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.
