Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether
INCI: HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE STEAROXY ETHER
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Leave-on use limited to 0.9% in China; safety inferred from parent HPMC polymer class with negligible absorption and low sensitization potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether safe in cosmetics?
Leave-on use limited to 0.9% in China; safety inferred from parent HPMC polymer class with negligible absorption and low sensitization potential. The EU classifies Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether allowed in the EU?
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether do in cosmetics?
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether functions as: Viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned in CosIng [^1_4].
What is the Margin of Safety for Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether?
adequate 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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