Amylodextrin
AKA: 9005-84-9, AAmylodextrin, Amylogen, CHEBI:84395, Alpha-Maltose
Synthetic
Clean
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]
Functions
Absorbent
Bulking
Absorbs Excess Oil
Adds Body & Volume
Adds volume
Traditional Use
A modified starch developed through industrial processing of starch polymers. Used in modern cosmetics as a bulking and thickening agent, particularly in powders and dry formulations where it provides a silky texture.
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR