MAISITA® 21.001

Identification & Functionality

INCI Name

Zea Mays (Corn) Starch

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Adsorbent

CAS No.

9005-25-8

EC No.

232-679-6

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Texturizers & Fillers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Silky Feel

Labeling Claims

Clean at Sephora,

Credo Clean Standard,

Natural

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Skin Care

Properties

Physical Form

Powder,

Solid

Appearance

White to yellowish floury powder

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Ash Content (650°C in substance)	approx. 0.6	%	—
Sieve Analysis (>100 µm)	max. 1	%	—
Moisture Content	max. 14.0	%	—
pH Value	4.5-7.0	-	—

Microbiological Values

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Yeasts Count	max. 10	per g	ISO/Pharm. Eur.
Molds Count	max. 10	per g	ISO/Pharm. Eur.
Total Plate Count	max. 100	per g	ISO/Pharm. Eur.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information

In multiply paper bags of 25 kg on pallets of 750 kg

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

60 months

Storage and Handling

If properly stored under dry conditions (max. 70 % relative humidity): 60 months