Potassium Dextrin Octenylsuccinate
INCI: POTASSIUM DEXTRIN OCTENYLSUCCINATE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Synthetic dextrin derivative with octenylsuccinic anhydride modification; ensure complete reaction to avoid residual anhydride.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Potassium Dextrin Octenylsuccinate safe in cosmetics?
Synthetic dextrin derivative with octenylsuccinic anhydride modification; ensure complete reaction to avoid residual anhydride. The EU classifies Potassium Dextrin Octenylsuccinate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Potassium Dextrin Octenylsuccinate allowed in the EU?
Potassium Dextrin Octenylsuccinate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Potassium Dextrin Octenylsuccinate do in cosmetics?
Potassium Dextrin Octenylsuccinate functions as: Hair conditioning, skin conditioning, surfactant - emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (polymeric/reaction product).
What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium Dextrin 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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