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Sodium Polyacrylate Starch
Sodium Polyacrylate Starch is a graft polymer of sodium polyacrylate and starch, chemically described as 2-propenoic acid, sodium salt, homopolymer, polymer with starch (graft). It is used in cosmetic formulations primarily to control viscosity and stabilize emulsions. It also functions as a binder and film-forming agent, and is found in a wide range of products including serums, gels, primers, and eye treatments.
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Sodium Polyacrylate Starch helps regulate the texture and flow of cosmetic formulations by controlling viscosity. Its absorbent and mattifying properties make it useful in products targeting excess sebum or shine. It also contributes to emulsion stability and film formation on the skin surface.
viscosity-controllingmattifyingpore-minimizingabsorbent
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