Acacia Seyal Gum Octenylsuccinate

INCI: ACACIA SEYAL GUM OCTENYLSUCCINATE

CAS Number
Not individually assigned
Function
Surfactant — Emulsifying
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes No CIR assessment; no specific FDA restriction

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Chemical modification via octenylsuccinic anhydride esterification introduces a synthetic moiety; residual anhydride must be controlled with no published cosmetic safety assessment for this specific derivative.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Acacia Seyal Gum Octenylsuccinate safe in cosmetics?

Chemical modification via octenylsuccinic anhydride esterification introduces a synthetic moiety; residual anhydride must be controlled with no published cosmetic safety assessment for this specific derivative. The EU classifies Acacia Seyal Gum Octenylsuccinate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Acacia Seyal Gum Octenylsuccinate allowed in the EU?

Acacia Seyal Gum Octenylsuccinate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Acacia Seyal Gum Octenylsuccinate do in cosmetics?

Acacia Seyal Gum Octenylsuccinate functions as: Surfactant — Emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Acacia Seyal Gum Octenylsuccinate?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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