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Ingredient Dictionary

HYDROXYETHYL CHITOSAN

Definition

Chitosan, ethoxylated

Cosmetic roles

Adjusts thicknessVISCOSITY CONTROLLINGLeaves a thin film where appliedFILM FORMING
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Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name ヒドロキシエチルキトサン: 本品は、キトサン(*)のヒドロキシエチルエーテルである。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

HYDROXYETHYL CHITOSANINCI하이드록시에틸키토산Korean label name (MFDS standard)Chitosan, 2-hydroxyethyl etherSynonymヒドロキシエチルキトサンJapanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
123938-86-3
CAS No.chemical registry number
39280-86-9
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID6094855

What products actually use it for

What the 2 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.

  • Film former1
  • Viscosity modifier1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Related literature

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