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 name | HYDROXYPROPYLCELLULOSE |
| Function | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING |
| CAS number | 9004-64-2 |
| Prevalence | 64 products (0.07% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Monthly searches | 140 |
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).
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