thickener
Sodium Carboxymethyl Starch
FairNo major concerns identified.
What we found
Modified starch, no EU hazard restriction; common cosmetic thickener
Last updated November 9, 2026
Is Sodium Carboxymethyl Starch safe?
We don't give a safety verdict. Here is what the EU, Canada and the US say.
The EU, Canada and the US have no specific rule for Sodium Carboxymethyl Starch in our data. Its rating and the source are above.
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