Is Sodium Dextrin Octenylsuccinate safe in cosmetics?
Sodium Dextrin Octenylsuccinate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Sodium Dextrin Octenylsuccinate
INCI: SODIUM DEXTRIN OCTENYLSUCCINATE
Sodium Dextrin Octenylsuccinate (CAS Not uniquely assigned; related starch variant CAS 66829-29-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emulsion Stabilizing, Viscosity Controlling, Absorbent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned; related starch variant CAS 66829-29-6
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Function
Emulsion Stabilizing, Viscosity Controlling, Absorbent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; starch octenylsuccinate family is GRAS for food contact (21 CFR 172.892); cosmetic use unrestricted
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Sodium Dextrin Octenylsuccinate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Sodium Dextrin Octenylsuccinate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Dextrin Octenylsuccinate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Dextrin Octenylsuccinate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Dextrin Octenylsuccinate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Dextrin Octenylsuccinate functions as: Emulsion Stabilizing, Viscosity Controlling, Absorbent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned; related starch variant CAS 66829-29-6.
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