Calcium Starch Octenylsuccinate
Calcium Starch Octenylsuccinate is an emulsifying and viscosity controlling ingredient. It’s in 2 products on Poliage. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
Calcium starch octenylsuccinate: used to keep oil and water blended and absorb oil or moisture.
What it does
Contains Calcium Starch Octenylsuccinate: absorbent
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Calcium Starch Octenylsuccinate: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Calcium Starch Octenylsuccinate: emulsion-stabilising
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Calcium Starch Octenylsuccinate: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 55190, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Calcium Starch Octenylsuccinate
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