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Is Calcium Starch Octenylsuccinate vegan?

Calcium Starch Octenylsuccinate

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Calcium Starch Octenylsuccinate is the calcium salt formed from the reaction of octenylsuccinic anhydride with corn starch, used as a texturizing and binding agent.

INCI name Calcium Starch Octenylsuccinate
CosIng ID 55190
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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