Synonym(s)
CAS number: 9063-38-1
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
"Sodium" refers to the element sodium, "carboxymethyl" means that individual hydroxy groups (mostly of sugar molecules) are linked to a carboxymethyl group (-CH2-COOH) as ether.
Sodium carboxymethyl starch is a substance used in cosmetic preparations where it acts as a viscosity regulator (increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetic products), film former (forms a film on skin, hair or nails), emulsion stabilizer (supports emulsion formation and improves product stability) and binder (binds cosmetic preparations containing powders).
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer