INCI name

DIMETHYLIMIDAZOLIDINONE RICE STARCH

Dimethylimidazolidinone rice starch

A chemically modified rice starch used as an absorbent and viscosity-controlling ingredient.

What it is

Dimethylimidazolidinone rice starch is the product obtained by reacting rice starch, from Oryza sativa, with 1,3-dimethyl-4,5-dihydroxy-2-imidazolidinone. CosIng lists it as an absorbent and viscosity-controlling ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in a small number of products, such as powders, deodorants and makeup.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The INCI name does not show the degree of modification or the particle size.

Functions

Absorbent
Taking up water- and/or oil-soluble (dissolved or finely dispersed) substances.
Viscosity controlling
Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (12)

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