Acacia Seyal Gum Octenylsuccinate
A cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Acacia Seyal Gum Octenylsuccinate is the product obtained by the reaction of Acacia Seyal Gum with octenylsuccinic acid anhydride
What does it do?
Acacia Seyal Gum Octenylsuccinate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
Acacia Seyal Gum Octenylsuccinate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Acacia Seyal Gum Octenylsuccinate?
Acacia Seyal Gum Octenylsuccinate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Acacia Seyal Gum Octenylsuccinate is the product obtained by the reaction of Acacia Seyal Gum with octenylsuccinic acid anhydride
Is Acacia Seyal Gum Octenylsuccinate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Acacia Seyal Gum Octenylsuccinate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Acacia Seyal Gum Octenylsuccinate do in cosmetic products?
Acacia Seyal Gum Octenylsuccinate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - emulsifying.
What is the CAS number of Acacia Seyal Gum Octenylsuccinate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Acacia Seyal Gum Octenylsuccinate is 455885-22-0.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 23/01/2011