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C12-16 ALKYL PEG-2 HYDROXYPROPYL HYDROXYETHYL ETHYLCELLULOSE

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A modified hydrophobe-grafted ethylcellulose used as a thickener and conditioning film-former. Cellulose-based polymer with very low skin penetration.

Function

EMULSION STABILISINGFILM FORMINGSKIN CONDITIONINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Thickening
  • Film forming
  • Conditioning

Known concerns

  • Trace 1,4-dioxane risk from PEGylation
  • Sparse specific data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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