Distarch Phosphate

Distarch Phosphate 1
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Distarch Phosphate 2
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AKA: Phosphated Distarch
Synthetic
Clean
OriginDerived from corn, potato, tapioca, or other plant starches through extraction and purification. Produced by esterification of starch with phosphoric acid or phosphate compounds.
Starch, phosphoric acid ester (2:1)
CAS #
55963-33-2
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Absorbent
Anticaking
Binding
Absorbs Excess Oil
Prevents Clumping
Holds Formula Together
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Holds ingredients together
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 836)
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2026
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR