Hydroxypropylcellulose

Hydroxypropylcellulose is a cosmetic ingredient used as a binding, surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 64 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI nameHYDROXYPROPYLCELLULOSE
FunctionBINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING
CAS number9004-64-2
Prevalence64 products (0.07% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches140

Used in

Prescription 14.1%Sunscreens 12.5%Grooming 9.4%Serums 9.4%Exfoliators 7.8%Deodorant 6.3%

Frequently asked

What does Hydroxypropylcellulose do in skincare?
Hydroxypropylcellulose functions as a binding, surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Hydroxypropylcellulose?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially prescription (14.1% of its uses).

Manufacturers with experience using Hydroxypropylcellulose

Match with vetted US contract manufacturers that have hands-on experience formulating with this ingredient.