Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Modified starch / Al starch octenylsuccinate
Modified starch; oil-absorbing; anti-caking; used in deodorants as absorbent alternative to talc; well-tolerated; aluminum content low, not same concerns as aluminum salts used as antiperspirant active
Function & Common Use
Absorbent / Anti-caking
Viscosity Agent
Foundations powders deodorants absorbent products
Semi-synthetic (starch + aluminum)
Concentration Limits
No limit
No limit
No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked
No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked; verify if ingredient is used in a Korean functional cosmetic category
Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate safe to use in skincare?
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Modified starch; oil-absorbing; anti-caking; used in deodorants as absorbent alternative to talc; well-tolerated; aluminum content low, not same concerns as aluminum salts used as antiperspirant active
Is Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate allowed in India?
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.
What is Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate used for in cosmetics?
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate functions as: Absorbent / Anti-caking. It is commonly found in: Foundations powders deodorants absorbent products.
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