Glyceryl alginate (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Glycerol alginates chemically belong to the group of fatty acid esters, here especially alginic acid. Glyceryl alginate is used in cosmetic products as a viscosity regulator to make a cream or ointment base supple and as a film former.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer