Thickener · CAS 68412-86-2
Starch, Food, Modified: Oxidized Hydroxypropyl Starch
FDA status: Approved. EU: not separately listed. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Starch, Food, Modified: Oxidized Hydroxypropyl Starch is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. Its composite safety score is 4 out of 5 (Low Risk).
The verdict
Starch, Food, Modified: Oxidized Hydroxypropyl Starch is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it.
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- -
- EU status
- 0
- state regulations
CAS-led regulatory snapshot
Starch, Food, Modified: Oxidized Hydroxypropyl Starch: no OFF product match; CAS 68412-86-2 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 68412-86-2 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| Category | Thickener | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 4 / 5 (Low Risk) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not established | EFSA scientific opinion |
| U.S. State Actions | 0 states | State legislative records |
| Tracked Products | Not yet tracked | Open Food Facts (US) |
Values reflect official agency classifications as published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Union's regulatory framework. See our methodology for scoring details.
What is Starch, Food, Modified: Oxidized Hydroxypropyl Starch?
Starch, Food, Modified: Oxidized Hydroxypropyl Starch (CAS 68412-86-2) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as stabilizer or thickener.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Starch, Food, Modified: Oxidized Hydroxypropyl Starch
Product-count (0) and safety-score (4/5) peer columns, disjoint link sets.
Score 4/5 peers (≥50 OFF products)
Nearest other additives by PlainIngredients safety score (floored at ≥50 tracked products), distinct from the count row.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Starch, Food, Modified: Oxidized Hydroxypropyl Starch safe to consume?
Starch, Food, Modified: Oxidized Hydroxypropyl Starch scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 68412-86-2, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Starch, Food, Modified: Oxidized Hydroxypropyl Starch used for in food?
Starch, Food, Modified: Oxidized Hydroxypropyl Starch (CAS 68412-86-2) is catalogued for stabilizer or thickener (Thickener); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.