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| COSING Ref No | 38946 |
| INCI name | ZEA MAYS STARCH |
| 标准中文名称 | |
| INN name | starch |
| Ph. Eur. Name | maydis amylum |
| CAS No | 9005-25-8 |
| EC No | 232-679-6 |
| Chem/IUPAC Name / Description | Zea Mays Starch is a high-polymeric carbohydrate material usually derived from the peeled seeds of the Corn, Zea mays L., Gramineae |
| Restriction | |
| Function |
ABRASIVE:
Removing unwanted tissue or foreign materials from various body surfaces, including mechanical tooth cleaning and/or gloss improvement.
ABSORBENT:
Taking up water- and/or oil-soluble (dissolved or finely dispersed) substances.
ANTICAKING:
Preventing agglomeration of particulate solids into lumps or hard masses (cohesive cake), thus allowing free flow of particles.
SKIN PROTECTING:
Helping to avoid harmful effects to the skin from external factors.
VISCOSITY CONTROLLING:
Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.
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