Sodium Hydrogenated Honey Octenylsuccinate

INCI: SODIUM HYDROGENATED HONEY OCTENYLSUCCINATE

CAS Number
Not assigned in CosIng
Function
Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying (starch-type modified honey derivative)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; no specific restriction; octenylsuccinate modification is well-established in food-grade starch chemistry

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Honey origin = potential allergen for bee-product-sensitive consumers โ€” label advisory recommended; limited toxicological data specific to this derivative; "hydrogenated" + "octenylsuccinate" modification adds processing complexity โ€” verify residual solvent specs; not suitable for vegan claims

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Hydrogenated Honey Octenylsuccinate safe in cosmetics?

Honey origin = potential allergen for bee-product-sensitive consumers โ€” label advisory recommended; limited toxicological data specific to this derivative; "hydrogenated" + "octenylsuccinate" modification adds processing complexity โ€” verify residual solvent specs; not suitable for vegan claims The EU classifies Sodium Hydrogenated Honey Octenylsuccinate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium Hydrogenated Honey Octenylsuccinate allowed in the EU?

Sodium Hydrogenated Honey Octenylsuccinate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sodium Hydrogenated Honey Octenylsuccinate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Hydrogenated Honey Octenylsuccinate functions as: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying (starch-type modified honey derivative). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned in CosIng.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Hydrogenated Honey 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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