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SODIUM BEHENOXY PG-HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE SULFONATE

78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A cellulose-derived thickener with sulfonate and behenyl groups — provides body to cleansers and a soft conditioning feel. Cellulose backbone gives it a generally favorable safety baseline.

Function

VISCOSITY CONTROLLINGSKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

Skin benefits

  • Builds smooth viscosity in cleansers
  • Conditions hair and skin
  • Cellulose-based, partly biodegradable
  • Tolerates electrolytes well

Known concerns

  • Limited public toxicology data
  • Synthetic chemical modification of cellulose

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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