CALCIUM STARCH OCTENYLSUCCINATE cosmetic ingredient

Description

Calcium Starch Octenylsuccinate is the calcium salt of the reaction product of octenylsuccinic anhydride with Corn Starch

The functions of the cosmetic ingredient

ABSORBENT : Taking up water- and/or oil-soluble (dissolved or finely dispersed) substances.

EMULSION STABILISING : Helping the process of emulsification and improving emulsion stability and shelf-life.

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING : Helping suspensions or dispersions of liquids in a second liquid by reducing the surface tension of the substances to be emulsified.

VISCOSITY CONTROLLING : Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.