Tapioca Starch Crosspolymer
AKA: Tapioca Crosspolymer, Modified Tapioca Starch
Synthetic
Not Clean
Tapioca Starch Crosspolymer is Tapioca Starch crosslinked with epichlorohydrin (CAS 106-89-8)
CAS #
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Form
Powder
State
Solid
Functions
Absorbent
Binding
Absorbs Excess Oil
Holds Formula Together
Locks In Moisture
Antioxidant Protection
Fights Bacteria
Holds ingredients together
Traditional Use
A modern polymer created by chemically cross-linking tapioca starch, developed as a texturizer and thickening agent for cosmetic formulations, offering improved stability and suspension properties.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
Dermal absorption: 2%. Source: CIR Safety Assessment (CIR Seq 680).
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR