A methylated beta-cyclodextrin used as a complexing agent.
What it is
Methyl cyclodextrin is a mixture of methyl ethers of beta-cyclodextrin, a ring-shaped molecule of seven glucose units with a cavity that can hold other molecules. CosIng lists it as a chelating agent.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of products.
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 methylation.
Functions
- Chelating
- Forming complexes with metal ions which could affect the stability and/or appearance of cosmetics.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.