Distarch Phosphate

Distarch Phosphate 1
Distarch Phosphate 2
Distarch Phosphate 3
AKA: Phosphated Distarch
Synthetic
Clean
Starch, phosphoric acid ester (2:1)
CAS #
55963-33-2
Form
Powder
Functions
Absorbent
Anticaking
Binding
Absorbs Excess Oil
Prevents Clumping
Holds Formula Together
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Holds ingredients together
Traditional Use
A modified starch created in the 20th century by chemically treating starch with phosphoric acid. Developed as a thickening and stabilizing agent for cosmetic formulations, replacing traditional starch-based thickeners.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR