Calcium Starch Octenylsuccinate

Calcium Starch Octenylsuccinate 1
photograph
Calcium Starch Octenylsuccinate 2
photograph
AKA: Modified starch, Octenyl succinate starch calcium
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Clean
OriginDerived from corn starch, a carbohydrate polymer extracted from corn kernels. Synthesized by reacting starch with octenylsuccinic anhydride, then converting to its calcium salt form.
Calcium Starch Octenylsuccinate is the calcium salt of the reaction product of octenylsuccinic anhydride with Corn Starch
CAS #
194810-88-3
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Absorbent
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Viscosity Controlling
Surfactant Emulsifying
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Antimicrobial
Absorbs excess oil
Mixes oil and water
Keeps product blended
Controls product thickness
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2015
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR