Ethylcellulose
Ethylcellulose is a cosmetic ingredient used as a binding, film forming agent. It is used in 140 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | ETHYLCELLULOSE |
| Function | BINDING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING |
| CAS number | 9004-57-3 |
| Prevalence | 140 products (0.15% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Makeup |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 210 |
Used in
Lip Stains 22.1%Eyebrows 9.3%Lip Oils 9.3%Lip Glosses 8.6%Lip Moisturizers 8.6%Serums 4.3%
Frequently asked
- What does Ethylcellulose do in skincare?
- Ethylcellulose functions as a binding, film forming agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Ethylcellulose allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Ethylcellulose?
- It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially lip stains (22.1% of its uses).
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