Sodium Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin Octenylsuccinate
A cosmetic ingredient used as deodorant, emulsion stabilising, humectant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sodium Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin Octenylsuccinate is the sodium salt of the reaction product of Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin and octenylsuccinic anhydride.
What does it do?
Sodium Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin Octenylsuccinate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Deodorant
reduces or masks unpleasant body odour
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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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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
EU regulatory status
Sodium Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin 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 Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin Octenylsuccinate?
Sodium Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin Octenylsuccinate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin Octenylsuccinate is the sodium salt of the reaction product of Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin and octenylsuccinic anhydride.
Is Sodium Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin Octenylsuccinate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin Octenylsuccinate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin Octenylsuccinate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin Octenylsuccinate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: deodorant, emulsion stabilising, humectant, surfactant - cleansing.
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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: 04/12/2015