murphySodium Carboxymethyl Inulin
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: CMC Inulin
Synthetic
Chelating Agent
Clean
OriginDerived from inulin, a natural polysaccharide sourced from chicory root or other plants. Synthesized through carboxymethylation, chemically modifying inulin with sodium chloroacetate reagents.
Sodium Carboxymethyl Inulin is the sodium salt of the product obtained by the reaction of chloroacetic acid with Inulin
CAS #
430439-54-6
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Chelating
Grabs onto metal ions in water that would destabilize the formula. Keeps your product from going bad or changing color.
Viscosity Controlling
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Binds metal ions
Controls product thickness
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 680)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 680)
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2015
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR