INCI name

SODIUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE

Sodium starch octenylsuccinate

A modified starch used as an absorbent and stabiliser.

What it is

Sodium starch octenylsuccinate is a starch modified with octenylsuccinic acid and neutralised with sodium. CosIng lists it as an absorbent, emulsion stabiliser and viscosity-controlling agent.

Where it is used

Found in powders, dry shampoos, sun care products, creams and lotions.

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 INCI name does not reveal the plant source of the starch.

Functions

Absorbent
Taking up water- and/or oil-soluble (dissolved or finely dispersed) substances.
Emulsion stabilising
Helping the process of emulsification and improving emulsion stability and shelf-life.
Viscosity controlling
Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (147)

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