Is Methyl Hydroxyethylcellulose safe in cosmetics?
Methyl Hydroxyethylcellulose has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Methyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
Also known as: Cellulose, 2-hydroxyethyl methyl ether, Methyl hydroxyethyl cellulose, 2-Hydroxyethyl methyl cellulose, Cellulose hydroxyethyl methyl ether, Hydroxyethyl methyl cellulose ether (+15 more)
INCI: METHYL HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE
Methyl Hydroxyethylcellulose (CAS 9032-42-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film forming, thickening agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Film forming, thickening agent
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
ethane-1,2-diol;2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-[4,5,6-trihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-3-yl]oxyoxane-3,4,5-triol;2,3,4-trimethoxy-6-(methoxymethyl)-5-[3,4,5-trimethoxy-6-(methoxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxyoxane
InChIKey
JTWZVKMWOCBJEV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR Amended Safety Assessment and the International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook. Methyl Hydroxyethylcellulose functions as a film forming and thickening agent.
For full compliance data across multiple jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.
Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Methyl Hydroxyethylcellulose.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Adhesion/cohesion promoter
Film former
Stabilizing agent
Thickening agent
Viscosity modifier
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Methyl Hydroxyethylcellulose.
Known Synonyms
Cellulose, 2-hydroxyethyl methyl ether
Methyl hydroxyethyl cellulose
2-Hydroxyethyl methyl cellulose
Cellulose hydroxyethyl methyl ether
Hydroxyethyl methyl cellulose ether
Culminal MHEC
Tylose MHB
Walocel MKS 8.000PP11
Tylose MHB 30000
Unishot A 10
Metolose SEB 15T
Benecel ME 233P
SNB 100T
Culminal MHEC 15000PFF
Modocoll E 100
Metolose SEB 30000
SEW 04T
Cesca MHEC 6000PR
Tylopur MH 300
OMC 181
Chemical Function
Viscosity modifier
Stabilizing agent
Adhesion/cohesion promoter
Thickening agent
Regulatory Lists
drinking_water; Europe; manufacturing; plastic_additive
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methyl Hydroxyethylcellulose allowed in the EU?
Methyl Hydroxyethylcellulose EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methyl Hydroxyethylcellulose do in cosmetics?
Methyl Hydroxyethylcellulose functions as: Film forming, thickening agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9032-42-2.
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