The Basics On Sodium Polyacrylate Starch
What is Sodium Polyacrylate Starch?
Sodium polyacrylate starch is a mixture of a natural starch combined with a synthetic acrylate polymer.
What are other names for Sodium Polyacrylate Starch?
SODIUM POLYACRYLATE STARCH
What is Sodium Polyacrylate Starch used for?
As with most starches, it works in cosmetics as a texture enhancer, thickening agent, stabilizer, and absorbent, the latter benefit occurring when higher amounts are used. Sodium polyacrylate starch is considered safe as used in cosmetics; it size does not allow penetration past skin’s surface.
How Sodium Polyacrylate Starch is classified
Absorbent, Thickeners/Emulsifiers, Texture Enhancer
Recommendations for using Sodium Polyacrylate Starch during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Sodium Polyacrylate Starch During Pregnancy
What we know about using Sodium Polyacrylate Starch while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Sodium Polyacrylate Starch from CIR
No report found.
Use this, not that!
Products where you might find Sodium Polyacrylate Starch
Klorane Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk Mini; Klorane Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk Natural Tint Mini; Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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