Sodium Hydrogenated Honey Octenylsuccinate
A cosmetic ingredient used as antiplaque, cleansing, emulsion stabilising in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sodium Hydrogenated Honey Octenylsuccinate is the sodium salt of the reaction product of octenylsuccinic anhydride and Hydrogenated Honey.
What does it do?
Sodium Hydrogenated Honey Octenylsuccinate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antiplaque
reduces dental plaque, used in toothpastes and mouthwashes
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Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair
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Emulsion stabilising
stabilises emulsions of oil and water, preventing separation over time
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Humectant
draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - foam boosting
surfactant that increases the volume or stability of foam produced by other surfactants in the same formulation
EU regulatory status
Sodium Hydrogenated Honey 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 Sodium Hydrogenated Honey Octenylsuccinate?
Sodium Hydrogenated Honey Octenylsuccinate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium Hydrogenated Honey Octenylsuccinate is the sodium salt of the reaction product of octenylsuccinic anhydride and Hydrogenated Honey.
Is Sodium Hydrogenated Honey Octenylsuccinate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Hydrogenated Honey Octenylsuccinate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Hydrogenated Honey Octenylsuccinate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Hydrogenated Honey Octenylsuccinate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antiplaque, cleansing, emulsion stabilising, humectant, skin conditioning, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting.
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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: 25/04/2019