C12-16 Alkoxy Hydroxypropyl Ethyl Hydroxyethylcellulose

INCI: C12-16 ALKOXY HYDROXYPROPYL ETHYL HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE

CAS Number
No CAS assigned — complex modified cellulose polymer
Function
Viscosity controlling; Film forming; Emulsion stabilizing
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not required — polymeric ingredient with negligible absorption

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Limited standalone toxicological data; must confirm absence of residual monomers or solvents from modification process.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is C12-16 Alkoxy Hydroxypropyl Ethyl Hydroxyethylcellulose safe in cosmetics?

Limited standalone toxicological data; must confirm absence of residual monomers or solvents from modification process. The EU classifies C12-16 Alkoxy Hydroxypropyl Ethyl Hydroxyethylcellulose as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is C12-16 Alkoxy Hydroxypropyl Ethyl Hydroxyethylcellulose allowed in the EU?

C12-16 Alkoxy Hydroxypropyl Ethyl Hydroxyethylcellulose EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does C12-16 Alkoxy Hydroxypropyl Ethyl Hydroxyethylcellulose do in cosmetics?

C12-16 Alkoxy Hydroxypropyl Ethyl Hydroxyethylcellulose functions as: Viscosity controlling; Film forming; Emulsion stabilizing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No CAS assigned — complex modified cellulose polymer.

What is the Margin of Safety for C12-16 Alkoxy Hydroxypropyl Ethyl 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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