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CETYL HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE

How much products actually contain

No product states its amount yet.

Of the products containing it, 18 list it before the 1% line and 28 after it (usually 1% or less).

Products using this ingredient

12 of 46 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first · See all 46

Definition

Cellulose, 2-hydroxyethyl hexadecyl ethers

Cosmetic roles

Adjusts thicknessVISCOSITY CONTROLLINGLeaves a thin film where appliedFILM FORMINGKeeps an emulsion from separatingEMULSION STABILISING

Safety & regulatory references

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

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

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Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name セチルヒドロキシエチルセルロース: 本品は、セタノール(*)とヒドロキシエチルセルロース(*)のエーテルある。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

CETYL HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSEINCI세틸하이드록시에틸셀룰로오스Korean label name (MFDS standard)Cellulose, hexadecyl 2-hydroxyethyl etherSynonymセチルヒドロキシエチルセルロースJapanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
80455-45-4
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID70107732

What products actually use it for

What the 21 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.

  • Emulsifier13
  • Viscosity modifier3
  • Film former2
  • Thickening agent1
  • Stabilizing agent1
  • Cleaning agent1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

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