Tapioca Starch Crosspolymer

AKA: Tapioca Crosspolymer, Modified Tapioca Starch

Synthetic

Not Clean

OriginDerived from cassava root starch, a tropical plant native to South America and now cultivated worldwide. Modified through crosslinking, a chemical process that bonds starch molecules together to enhance absorbency and stability.

Tapioca Starch Crosspolymer is Tapioca Starch crosslinked with epichlorohydrin (CAS 106-89-8)

CAS #

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Form

Powder

State

Solid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Absorbent

Binding

Absorbs Excess Oil

Holds Formula Together

Locks In Moisture

Antioxidant Protection

Fights Bacteria

Holds ingredients together

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

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EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Concentration Guide

CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.

CIR · report published 2015

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR