Pullulan

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INCI name

  • Pullulan,

Alternative names

  • E1204,

Origin

  • herbal (predominantly),

Definition

  • Pullulan is obtained from hydrolyzed starch by fermentation with the aid of a conventional mold (Aureobasidium pullulans). The fungal cells are removed after completion.,

INCI function

  • film-forming,
  • emulsifying,

Substance category

No information available

Characteristics

  • forms a coherent film on skin, hair or nails when applied
  • promotes the formation of intimate mixtures of immiscible liquids by changing their interfacial tension
  • approved for certified natural cosmetics

CAS-No.

  • 9057-02-7,

EINECS/EILINCS-No.

  • 232-945-1,

Studies, literature and statements

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