Hydrolyzed Hydroxypropyl Starch Octenylsuccinate

INCI: HYDROLYZED HYDROXYPROPYL STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE

CAS Number
Not assigned (modified starch derivative)
Function
Emulsion stabilising, hair conditioning, hair fixing, humectant, skin conditioning, viscosity controlling, surfactant-cleansing, antiplaque
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” CIR assessed related Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate as safe as used; this hydrolyzed variant is not separately restricted under 21 CFR

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Inhalation route not supported (CIR noted insufficient data for inhalation exposure in powders/aerosols); confirm non-GMO source if targeting COSMOS certification.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydrolyzed Hydroxypropyl Starch Octenylsuccinate safe in cosmetics?

Inhalation route not supported (CIR noted insufficient data for inhalation exposure in powders/aerosols); confirm non-GMO source if targeting COSMOS certification. The EU classifies Hydrolyzed Hydroxypropyl Starch Octenylsuccinate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Hydrolyzed Hydroxypropyl Starch Octenylsuccinate allowed in the EU?

Hydrolyzed Hydroxypropyl Starch Octenylsuccinate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Hydrolyzed Hydroxypropyl Starch Octenylsuccinate do in cosmetics?

Hydrolyzed Hydroxypropyl Starch Octenylsuccinate functions as: Emulsion stabilising, hair conditioning, hair fixing, humectant, skin conditioning, viscosity controlling, surfactant-cleansing, antiplaque. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (modified starch derivative).

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydrolyzed Hydroxypropyl Starch Octenylsuccinate?

adequate 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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