Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate
AKA: Modified Potato Starch Surfactant
Synthetic
Cleanser
Clean
Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate is the sodium salt of the product obtained by the reaction of Dextrin with dodecenylsuccinic anhydride.
CAS #
222400-26-2
Form
Powder
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foam Boosting
Surfactant Cleansing
Surfactant Foam Boosting
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Enhances lather
Lifts away dirt and oil
Traditional Use
A modern ingredient developed in the late 20th century combining starch chemistry with synthetic surfactant chemistry. Created as a mild surfactant and suspending agent for cosmetic formulations without traditional precedent.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
Dermal absorption: 2%. Source: CIR Safety Assessment (CIR Seq 680).
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR