INCI name

CELLULOSE ACETATE

Cellulose acetate

Film formingreviewed

A modified cellulose used as a film former.

What it is

Cellulose acetate is an ester of cellulose and acetic acid, made by chemically modifying plant cellulose. CosIng lists it as a film-forming agent.

Where it is used

Found in nail products, makeup, glitter and some hair products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The label does not show its degree of acetylation or the form in which it is used.

Functions

Film forming
Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (22)

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