Synonym(s)
CAS number: 68425-17-2
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Hydrogenated starch hydrolysates (HSHs) consist of a mixture of various sugar alcohols. The hydrolysates are obtained by partial hydrolysis of starch (from corn, potatoes or wheat). HSHs consist of a mixture of sorbitol and longer-chain hydrogenated saccharides. HSHs are used in cosmetic formulations and act as humectants (retain moisture in the skin).
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