Is Hydroxybutyl Methylcellulose safe in cosmetics?
Hydroxybutyl Methylcellulose has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Hydroxybutyl Methylcellulose
INCI: HYDROXYBUTYL METHYLCELLULOSE
Hydroxybutyl Methylcellulose (CAS 9041-56-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Thickener, binder, film-forming agent, viscosity controlling agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Thickener, binder, film-forming agent, viscosity controlling agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2,3,4-trimethoxy-6-(methoxymethyl)-5-[3,4,5-trimethoxy-6-(methoxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxyoxane;1-[[3,4,5-tris(2-hydroxybutoxy)-6-[4,5,6-tris(2-hydroxybutoxy)-2-(2-hydroxybutoxymethyl)oxan-3-yl]oxyoxan-2-yl]methoxy]butan-2-ol
InChIKey
RPZANUYHRMRTTE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — CIR reviewed cellulose derivative group as safe for use as cosmetic ingredients
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hydroxybutyl Methylcellulose.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hydroxybutyl Methylcellulose.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hydroxybutyl Methylcellulose allowed in the EU?
Hydroxybutyl Methylcellulose EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hydroxybutyl Methylcellulose do in cosmetics?
Hydroxybutyl Methylcellulose functions as: Thickener, binder, film-forming agent, viscosity controlling agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9041-56-9.
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