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CAS number: 84069-44-3
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Hydroxypropyl chitosan, a chitosan derivative, is a substance that is used in cosmetic formulations. Chitosan (from the Greek chiton = undergarment, shell, armor), also known as poly-D-glucosamine or polyglucosamine, is a naturally occurring polyaminosaccharide (can also be produced industrially) that is derived from chitin. Hydroxypropyl chitosan acts as a film former (forms a film on skin, hair or nails when applied).
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