FIELD: pharmaceutical industry. SUBSTANCE: described is phosphonomethylated chitosan containing units of formula I: wherein R1 is hydrogen or radical of formula Ia, R2 is radical of formula Ia; X1 and X2 are each independently hydrogen, C1-C5- alkyl or alkali metal ion or ammonium ion and n is 50-4000. Compounds have various uses as sequestering complexing agents and moisteners in cosmetic compositions. Also described is method of preparation and use of above-indicated compounds. EFFECT: improved properties of the title compounds. 7 cl, 3 ex
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2000-11-10—Published
1995-11-22—Filed