Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
AKA “HYDROGEN OCTENYLBUTANEDIOATE”
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate
AKA: HYDROGEN OCTENYLBUTANEDIOATE
Synthetic · Absorbent · EWG: 3
Synthetic
Synthetic
Not Clean
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated moderate hazard by EWG.
CAS #
9087-61-0
Form
Powder
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Functions
Absorbent
Viscosity Controlling
Absorbs Excess Oil
Prevents Clumping
Controls Viscosity
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic emollient and skin conditioning agent developed by the cosmetics industry in the late 20th century. Created to provide silky texture and water resistance in formulations while offering an alternative to heavier natural oils.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate.
Akinsulie A, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate.
Akinsulie A, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate.
Akinsulie A, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR