Butoxyhydroxypropyl Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose

INCI: BUTOXYHYDROXYPROPYL CETYL HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE

CAS Number
Not readily available (complex modified cellulose polymer – request from supplier)
Function
Film forming, viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Adequate

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

No significant safety concerns; standard impurity controls apply.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Butoxyhydroxypropyl Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose safe in cosmetics?

No significant safety concerns; standard impurity controls apply. The EU classifies Butoxyhydroxypropyl Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Butoxyhydroxypropyl Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose allowed in the EU?

Butoxyhydroxypropyl Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Butoxyhydroxypropyl Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose do in cosmetics?

Butoxyhydroxypropyl Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose functions as: Film forming, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not readily available (complex modified cellulose polymer – request from supplier).

What is the Margin of Safety for Butoxyhydroxypropyl Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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