Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate

overview

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate is the aluminum salt of the reaction product of Octenylsuccinic Anhydride with starch. It is used in cosmetics and personal care products as a thickener, stabilizer, and opacifier. It is also used in some food products as an anticaking agent. Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate has been associated with some concerns, including developmental/reproductive toxicity, birth or developmental effects, contamination concerns, neurotoxicity, and organ system toxicity. It is also used in various commercial products such as AGENAFLO OS 9051, Daiso 19, StarDesign™ 05340, FARMAL™ MS 5110, DRY-FLO® PC, DRY-FLO® PURE, Beauté by Roquette® ST 012, and COVAFLUID AMD. It is also used in Proraso Liqid Cream After Shave and some moisturizers.

benefits

NA

Skin suitability

NA

concerns

Developmental/reproductive toxicity, birth or developmental effects, contamination concerns, neurotoxicity, and organ system toxicity.

precautions

NA

source

NA

CIR

Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications

EWG

Restricted

additional info

Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate is used in various commercial products such as AGENAFLO OS 9051, Daiso 19, StarDesign™ 05340, FARMAL™ MS 5110, DRY-FLO® PC, DRY-FLO® PURE, Beauté by Roquette® ST 012, and COVAFLUID AMD. It is also used in Proraso Liqid Cream After Shave and some moisturizers.