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Film Former

SODIUM GLYCOGEN OCTENYLSUCCINATE

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A glycogen-based octenylsuccinate ester used as a film former and stabilizer. Class-analogy with starch octenylsuccinates suggests low risk.

Function

HUMECTANTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Film-forming polysaccharide
  • Texture and feel improvement
  • Stabilizes emulsions

Known concerns

  • No INCI-specific public safety file
  • Potential allergy in starch-sensitive users
  • Class-analogy only

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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