Description

Dextran is a collective term for a branched polymer of glucose bound to alpha-6 glucans with a high molecular weight, a bacterial polyglucan synthesised by various bacterial species including Leuconostoc mesenteroides (a type of lactic acid bacteria), Streptococcus, Lactobacillus. It is produced by fermentation method from soils that have a lot of sucrose.

What it is used for and where
Cosmetics
Binder agent. Ingredient that is used in cosmetic, food and pharmaceutical products as an anti-caking agent with the function of making the product in which it is incorporated silky, compact and homogenous. The binder, either natural such as mucilage, gums and starches or chemical, may be in the form of a powder or liquid.

Bulking agent. It regulates the water content, dilutes other solids, can increase the volume of a product for better flow, acts as a buffer against organic acids, helps to keep the pH of the mixture within a certain level.
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CAS: 9004-54-0