Is Hydrolyzed Cellulose safe in cosmetics?
Hydrolyzed Cellulose has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
EXCELLENT
Cosmetic Ingredient
Hydrolyzed Cellulose
INCI: HYDROLYZED CELLULOSE
Hydrolyzed Cellulose (CAS 9004-34-6 (parent cellulose)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Binding, 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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Function
Binding, film forming, viscosity controlling
Editorial assessment
EXCELLENT
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — parent cellulose is GRAS; CIR has reviewed cellulose and modified cellulose derivatives as safe
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hydrolyzed Cellulose.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Hydrolyzed Cellulose — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydrolyzed Cellulose allowed in the EU?
Hydrolyzed Cellulose EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydrolyzed Cellulose do in cosmetics?
Hydrolyzed Cellulose functions as: Binding, film forming, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9004-34-6 (parent cellulose).
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