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MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE

CAS 9004-34-6 Updated
90

Safety score · 0–100

Excellent

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

About

Refined plant cellulose — an inert bulking agent and stabiliser. Approved for food and pharma use; very clean safety profile.

Function

ABRASIVEABSORBENTANTICAKINGBULKINGEMULSION STABILISINGOPACIFYINGLIGHT STABILIZERVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Inert plant-derived filler
  • Stabilises suspensions
  • Used in food and pharma
  • Non-irritating

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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