Definition
Cellulose, ethyl methyl ether
Cosmetic roles
Leaves a thin film where appliedFILM FORMINGHolds powders togetherBINDINGAdjusts thicknessVISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Safety & regulatory references
Reviewed by CIR: Final Amended Safety Assessment of Cellulose and Related Cellulose Polymers
More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature
Names & identifiers
METHYL ETHYLCELLULOSEINCI메틸에틸셀룰로오스Korean label name (MFDS standard)Cellulose, ethyl methyl etherSynonym
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 9004-59-5
- DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
- DTXSID7020554
What products actually use it for
What the 6 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
- Propellants, non-motive (blowing agents)1
- Emulsifier1
- Viscosity modifier1
- Processing aids not otherwise specified1
- Binder1
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard