Potassium Dextrin Octenylsuccinate
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin conditioning, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Potassium salt of the reaction product of octenylsuccinic anhydride with dextrin
What does it do?
Potassium Dextrin Octenylsuccinate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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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
Potassium Dextrin 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 Potassium Dextrin Octenylsuccinate?
Potassium Dextrin Octenylsuccinate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Potassium salt of the reaction product of octenylsuccinic anhydride with dextrin
Is Potassium Dextrin Octenylsuccinate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Potassium Dextrin Octenylsuccinate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Potassium Dextrin Octenylsuccinate do in cosmetic products?
Potassium Dextrin Octenylsuccinate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, skin conditioning, surfactant - emulsifying.
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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: 15/10/2010