Carboxy Inulin

• Derived from: chicory
• Pronunciation: (kär-ˌbäk-sē \ˈin-yə-lən\)
• Type: Naturally-derived

What Is Carboxymethyl Inulin?

Carboxymethyl inulin is a water softener and pH adjuster derived from chicory root extract.[1] The leaves of the chicory plant are sometimes known as endive.[2]

What Does Carboxymethyl Inulin Do?

Carboxymethyl inulin acts as an aid in removing the calcium and magnesium ions that cause hard water.[3] This boosts the cleaning power of detergents.[4]

How Carboxymethyl Inulin Is Made

Carboxymethyl inulin is commonly produced by glycolytic oxidation of inulin.[5]

Why Puracy Uses Carboxymethyl inulin

We use carboxymethyl inulin as a water softener to temporarily reduce the surface tension of water. This creates a sheeting effect which helps suds and grime rinse away quickly and completely. The ingredient also reduces:

• water consumption
• the amount of mineral deposits left to dry on surfaces
• the need to rinse repeatedly to get soap off, and

Is Carboxymethyl Inulin Safe?

Whole Foods has deemed the ingredient acceptable in its body care and cleaning product quality standards.[6,7]

Sources

^[1] Comparative Toxicogenomics Database
^[2] University of Wisconsin Extension Program
^[3] Popular Mechanics
^[4] American Cleaning Institute
^[5] "Method for Treating Textile" patent application
^[6] Whole Foods Market
^[7] Whole Foods Market