Ingredient Dictionary

CELLULOSE

How much products actually contain

3 products state the amountmedian 0.01%

under 0.01% 1
0.01–0.1% 2
0.1–1% 0
1% or more 0

Amounts are mostly stated by products named after the ingredient, so they may lean towards token amounts.

Of the products containing it, 413 list it before the 1% line and 248 after it (usually 1% or less).

Products using this ingredient

12 of 635 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first · See all 635

Definition

Cellulose

Cosmetic roles

Scrubs physicallyABRASIVEStops powders from cakingANTICAKINGProtects colour and scent from lightLIGHT STABILIZERAdds bulkBULKINGMakes a clear formula opaqueOPACIFYINGAdjusts thicknessVISCOSITY CONTROLLINGKeeps an emulsion from separatingEMULSION STABILISINGAbsorbs water or oilABSORBENT

Safety & regulatory references

Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

Reviewed by CIR: Final Amended Safety Assessment of Cellulose and Related Cellulose Polymers

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name セルロース: 本品は、植物繊維から得られる多糖、又は酢酸セルロース（＊）を加水分解したものである。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

JCIA labelling name 結晶セルロース: 本品は、セルロース繊維から単離されたコロイド性結晶部分である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

CELLULOSEINCI셀룰로오스Korean label name (MFDS standard)마이크로크리스탈린셀룰로오스Korean label name (MFDS standard)MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSESynonymセルロースJapanese labelling name

CAS No.chemical registry number: 9004-34-6
EC No.EU chemical inventory number: 232-674-9
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID: DTXSID3050492

Measured properties

Appearance: solid
Colour: white
Odour: odourless
pH: 5~7.5
Melting/freezing point: 500~518 ℉
Flash point: 164 ℃
Vapour pressure: 0 ㎜Hg

Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)

What products actually use it for

What the 214 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

Binder90
Thickening agent33
Filler31
Viscosity modifier11
Diluent8
Processing aids not otherwise specified6
Absorbent5
Anti-stain agent5

15 other uses

Opacifer3
Surface modifier2
Anti-caking agent2
Abrasive2
Adhesion/cohesion promoter2
Emulsifier2
Stabilizing agent2
Anti-adhesive/cohesive2
Vapor pressure modifiers2
Monomers1
Pharmaceutical disintegrant (EPA)1
Degradant/impurity (EPA)1
Chemical reaction regulator1
Fragrance1
Surfactant (surface active agent)1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard