Tea-Dextrin Octenylsuccinate
A cosmetic ingredient used as emulsion stabilising, hair conditioning, humectant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
TEA-Dextrin Octenysuccinate is the Triethanalomine Salt of the reaction product of octenylsuccinic anhydride with Dextrin (q.v.)
What does it do?
Tea-Dextrin Octenylsuccinate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Emulsion stabilising
stabilises emulsions of oil and water, preventing separation over time
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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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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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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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 - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Tea-Dextrin Octenylsuccinate is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 62). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Tea-Dextrin Octenylsuccinate?
Tea-Dextrin Octenylsuccinate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. TEA-Dextrin Octenysuccinate is the Triethanalomine Salt of the reaction product of octenylsuccinic anhydride with Dextrin (q.v.)
Is Tea-Dextrin Octenylsuccinate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Tea-Dextrin Octenylsuccinate is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Tea-Dextrin Octenylsuccinate do in cosmetic products?
Tea-Dextrin Octenylsuccinate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: emulsion stabilising, hair conditioning, humectant, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - cleansing, 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