Is C12-16 Alkoxy Hydroxypropyl Ethyl Hydroxyethylcellulose safe in cosmetics?
C12-16 Alkoxy Hydroxypropyl Ethyl Hydroxyethylcellulose has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
C12-16 Alkoxy Hydroxypropyl Ethyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
INCI: C12-16 ALKOXY HYDROXYPROPYL ETHYL HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE
C12-16 Alkoxy Hydroxypropyl Ethyl Hydroxyethylcellulose (CAS No CAS assigned — complex modified cellulose polymer) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Viscosity controlling; Film forming; Emulsion stabilizing. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
No CAS assigned — complex modified cellulose polymer
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Function
Viscosity controlling; Film forming; Emulsion stabilizing
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not required — polymeric ingredient with negligible absorption
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Safety Data
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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