Cosmetic Ingredient

Cellulose, hydroxybutyl methyl ether

Also known as: Hydroxybutyl methyl cellulose

CAS 9041-56-9

Cellulose, hydroxybutyl methyl ether (CAS 9041-56-9) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA CPDat, AICIS.

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SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
0
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
0
SOURCE eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 4 fields
Name
Cellulose, hydroxybutyl methyl ether
CAS Number
9041-56-9
DTXSID
DTXSID001021576
Synonyms
Hydroxybutyl methyl cellulose

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 5 records
Film formerViscosity modifierStabilizing agentEmulsifierBinder

Australian Status (AICIS)

Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.

SOURCE AICIS inventory 1 records
Inventory Status
listed

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
Rheology Modifier
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cellulose, hydroxybutyl methyl ether used in cosmetics?

Yes, Cellulose, hydroxybutyl methyl ether is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Hydroxybutyl Methylcellulose. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.

Where does the safety data for Cellulose, hydroxybutyl methyl ether come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Is Cellulose, hydroxybutyl methyl ether used outside industrial chemicals?

Cellulose, hydroxybutyl methyl ether also appears in cosmetics databases.