Good Cosmetic Ingredient

Sodium Oxidized Starch Acetate/Succinate

INCI: SODIUM OXIDIZED STARCH ACETATE/SUCCINATE

CAS Number
Polymer – no single CAS assigned (modified starch derivative)
Function
Skin conditioning, Film forming, Viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; no specific restrictions

For full compliance data across 55 jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.

Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.

Expert Verdict

Limited independent safety data; relies on read-across from modified starch/cellulose family safety assessments

⚠️
Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Oxidized Starch Acetate/Succinate safe in cosmetics?

Limited independent safety data; relies on read-across from modified starch/cellulose family safety assessments The EU classifies Sodium Oxidized Starch Acetate/Succinate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium Oxidized Starch Acetate/Succinate allowed in the EU?

Sodium Oxidized Starch Acetate/Succinate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sodium Oxidized Starch Acetate/Succinate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Oxidized Starch Acetate/Succinate functions as: Skin conditioning, Film forming, Viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Polymer – no single CAS assigned (modified starch derivative).

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Oxidized Starch Acetate/Succinate?

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.

Compliance Tools

Check Sodium Oxidized Starch Acetate/Succinate compliance across multiple jurisdictions:

🔬
Ingredient Decoder
Paste a full ingredient list for instant analysis
 🌸
82 Allergen Checker
Check for EU declarable fragrance allergens
 🧪
Substance Compliance
Check compliance across 55 jurisdictions
 🧮
MoS Calculator
Calculate Margin of Safety using SCCS methodology
 ⚗️
Heavy Metal Limits
Compare limits across jurisdictions

Related Ingredients

Glyceryl Starch
Moderate
Propylene Glycol Dicaproate
Good
Ricinoleic Acid/Adipic Acid/AEEA Copolymer
Moderate
Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate/HEMA Crosspolymer
Good
Alcohol Denat. SD Alcohol 38-D
Good
Browse all 30,000+ ingredients →
📱

Is Sodium Oxidized Starch Acetate/Succinate in Your Products?

Scan any product label with Piro — our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.

Try Piro Free →

Analyze Your Full Ingredient List

Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for Sodium Oxidized Starch Acetate/Succinate in your formulation.

Ingredient Decoder MoS Calculator