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Humectant

What is a Humectant?

A humectant is a hygroscopic substance. It is often a molecule with several hydrophilic groups, most often hydroxyl groups, but amines and carboxyl groups, sometimes esterified, can be encountered as well; the affinity to form hydrogen bonds with molecules of water is crucial here. [1]


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Other Ingredient Information

Products containing Humectant


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Source(s) Derived From

 Plant Sources, Other Natural Sources

Natural or Artificial?

 Natural

References
  1. Humectant - Wikipedia

Aliases (Also Known As)

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Revision History

Action User Date/Time
Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchJanuary 1, 2009 @ 2:14 AM

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