Amylodextrin

AKA: 9005-84-9, AAmylodextrin, Amylogen, CHEBI:84395, Alpha-Maltose
Synthetic
Clean
OriginDerived from plant starches, typically corn, potato, or tapioca sources through selective extraction methods. Modified through partial acid hydrolysis or enzymatic treatment to reduce starch chain length.
alpha-Maltose has been reported in Daphnia pulex, Glycine max, and other organisms with data available.
Formula
C12H22O11
Mol. Weight
342.30
CAS #
9005-84-9
Form
Powder
State
White odorless solid; [Merck Index] White odorless powder; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Absorbent
Bulking
Absorbs Excess Oil
Adds Body & Volume
Adds volume
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-onNot reported
Rinse-off0.00004%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2013 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR