Is Butoxyhydroxypropyl Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose safe in cosmetics?
Butoxyhydroxypropyl Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Butoxyhydroxypropyl Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
INCI: BUTOXYHYDROXYPROPYL CETYL HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE
Butoxyhydroxypropyl Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose (CAS Not readily available (complex modified cellulose polymer – request from supplier)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film forming, viscosity controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not readily available (complex modified cellulose polymer – request from supplier)
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Function
Film forming, viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Adequate
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
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).
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