Hydroxypropyltrimonium Maltodextrin Crosspolymer

AKA “Maltodextrin Polymer”

Surfactant

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Ingredient Facts

Hydroxypropyltrimonium maltodextrin crosspolymer

AKA: Maltodextrin Polymer

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Cleanser

Clean

Hydroxypropyltrimonium Maltodextrin Crosspolymer is a crosslinked polymeric quaternary ammonium salt prepared by the reaction of maltodextrin and glycidyltrimethylammonium chloride (CAS 3033-77-0) with epichlorohydrin (CAS 106-89-8)

CAS #

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Form

Liquid

State

Solid

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Functions

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Surfactant Cleansing

Antioxidant

Improves Elasticity

Lifts away dirt and oil

Traditional Use

Maltodextrin, a starch-derived oligosaccharide, was quaternized and crosslinked in the late 20th century. Developed as a natural-origin polymeric conditioning and thickening agent for modern cosmetics.