Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate
A cosmetic ingredient used as viscosity controlling in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate is the product obtained by the reaction of potato starch with dodecenyl succinic anhydride.
What does it do?
Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate 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 Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate?
Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate is the product obtained by the reaction of potato starch with dodecenyl succinic anhydride.
Is Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate do in cosmetic products?
Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: viscosity controlling.
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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: 17/11/2014