What is this ingredient?

미국 FDA 물질 등록 · UNII S38J6RZN16 · 등록명 HYDROXYETHYL CELLULOSE (2000 MPA.S AT 1%) · 고분자

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Ingredient Dictionary

HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE

How much products actually contain

No product states its amount yet.

Of the products containing it, 450 list it before the 1% line and 641 after it (usually 1% or less).

Products using this ingredient

12 of 1,085 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first · See all 1,085

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII S38J6RZN16 · registered name HYDROXYETHYL CELLULOSE (2000 MPA.S AT 1%) · polymer

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cellulose, 2-hydroxyethyl ether

Cosmetic roles

Protects colour and scent from lightLIGHT STABILIZERHolds powders togetherBINDINGKeeps an emulsion from separatingEMULSION STABILISINGLeaves a thin film where appliedFILM FORMINGAdjusts thicknessVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

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 Report on the Safety Assessment of Hydroxyethylcellulose, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Methylcellulose, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, and Cellulose Gum

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

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 ヒドロキシエチルセルロース: 本品は、セルロース（＊）のヒドロキシエチルエーテルである。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSEINCI하이드록시에틸셀룰로오스Korean label name (MFDS standard)Cellulose, 2-hydroxyethyl etherSynonymヒドロキシエチルセルロースJapanese labelling name

CAS No.chemical registry number: 9004-62-0
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID: DTXSID1049643

Measured properties

Appearance: Other Solid · White solid, [Merck Index] Beige powder, [MSDSonline]
Odour: Odorless · odourless
Melting point: Decomposes at 205ºC as Cellosize · Browning temp: 205-210 °C
Solubility: Soluble · Very soluble in water
Density: Specific gravity (2%): 1.0033 g/cu cm
Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Viscosity: Brookfield, 30 rpm, mPa.s (= cP): 5000 at 1% solids (high MW), 75 at 5% solids (low MW)
pH: pH = 7 · 7
Colour: white
Melting/freezing point: 288~290 ℃
Flammability (solid, gas): combustible
Relative density: 0.5 (0.5-0.9)
Auto-ignition temperature: 380 ℃

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: PubChem · KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)

What products actually use it for

What the 222 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.

Thickening agent119
Processing aids not otherwise specified37
Viscosity modifier27
Emulsifier11
Binder7
Film former6
Stabilizing agent5
No specific technical function3

6 other uses

Surface modifier2
Filler1
Adhesion/cohesion promoter1
Fragrance1
Sizing agent1
Dispersing agent1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard