Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose is a cosmetic ingredient used as an emulsion stabilising, film forming agent. It is used in 130 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.
| INCI name | CETYL HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE |
| Function | EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING |
| CAS number | 80455-45-4 |
| Prevalence | 130 products (0.14% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Monthly searches | 40 |
Used in
Serums 13.8%Face Cleansers 10%General Moisturizers 10%Hair Masks 6.9%Shampoos 5.4%Night Moisturizers 4.6%
Frequently asked
- What does Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose do in skincare?
- Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose functions as an emulsion stabilising, film forming agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (13.8% of its uses).
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