A modified corn starch used as an absorbent, binder and film former.
What it is
Hydrolyzed corn starch octenylsuccinate is the reaction product of octenylsuccinic anhydride with hydrolysed corn starch. CosIng lists it as an absorbent, binding and film-forming agent.
Where it is used
Found in creams, sun care products, makeup and hair care products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The label does not show its concentration.
Functions
- Absorbent
- Taking up water- and/or oil-soluble (dissolved or finely dispersed) substances.
- Binding
- Providing adhesive properties during and after compression in cosmetic tablets and/or cakes.
- Film forming
- Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (12)
- kuracja oczyszczająca punktowy reduktor niedoskonałości · Ziaja
- Rexona Kadın Sprey Deodorant Invisible 72 Saat Kesintisiz Koruma · Unilever
- Rexona Kadın Sprey Deodorant Shower Fresh 72 Saat Kesintisiz Koruma · Unilever
- Rexona Men Deodorant 96hr Clinical Aerosol Invisible 180mL · Unilever
- Rexona Women Advanced 72hr Deodorant Aerosol Watermelon 220mL · Unilever
- Rexona Men Advanced 72hr Deodorant Aerosol Invisible Dry 220mL · Unilever
- Rexona Men Advanced 72hr Deodorant Aerosol Workout 220mL · Unilever
- Rexona Women Advanced 72hr Deodorant Aerosol Invisible Pure 220mL · Unilever
- Rexona Women Clinical 96hr Deodorant Aerosol Shower Clean 180mL · Unilever
- Rexona Women Clinical Protection 96H Antiperspirant Summer Strength 180mL · Unilever
- Rexona Men Clinical 96hr Deodorant Aerosol Shower Clean 180mL · Unilever
- Rexona MotionSense Shower Fresh Anti-Perspirant Stick · Unilever