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Thickener

HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE

CAS 9004-65-3 Updated
90

Safety score · 0–100

Excellent

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

About

A modified plant cellulose used as a gentle thickener and film-former. The same grade is used in eye drops and tablets — exceptionally well tolerated and biodegradable.

Function

ANTISTATICBINDINGEMULSION STABILISINGFILM FORMINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Plant-derived thickener
  • Inert film-former
  • Pharma-grade safety

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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