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Is Starch Acetate/Adipate vegetarian?

Starch Acetate/Adipate

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Starch Acetate/Adipate is a modified starch derivative produced by reacting corn (Zea mays) starch with adipic acid and acetic anhydride, used as a thickener and film-forming agent in cosmetics.

INCI name Starch Acetate/Adipate
CosIng ID 83139
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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