Croscarmellosis (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Crosslinked carboxymethyl cellulose

Definition
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Croscarmellose is used as a binder and swelling agent in cosmetic preparations. Furthermore, it acts as a gel former (gives a liquid preparation the consistency of a gel). Chemically, croscarmellose is a water-insoluble polysaccharide which is extracted from ground cellulose.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020