Definition
Sodium Carboxymethyl Inulin is the sodium salt of the product obtained by the reaction of chloroacetic acid with Inulin
Cosmetic roles
Adjusts thicknessVISCOSITY CONTROLLINGBinds metal ions to prevent spoilageCHELATING
Safety & regulatory references
Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance
Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer
Source: EU CosIng ingredient list
Reviewed by CIR: Final Report: Safety Assessment of Polysaccharide Gums as Used in Cosmetics
More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature
Official labels & definitions
JCIA labelling name カルボキシメチルイヌリンＮａ: 本品は、イヌリン（＊）とクロロ酢酸の反応生成物のナトリウム塩である。
Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)
Names & identifiers
SODIUM CARBOXYMETHYL INULININCI소듐카복시메틸이눌린Korean label name (MFDS standard)カルボキシメチルイヌリンＮａJapanese labelling name
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 430439-54-6
- DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
- DTXSID1049647
What products actually use it for
What the 42 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.
- Dispersing agent28
- Chelating agent11
- Viscosity modifier2
- Processing aids not otherwise specified1
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard