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INCI name

CETYL HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE

Cetyl hydroxyethylcellulose

Emulsion stabilisingFilm formingViscosity controllingreviewed

A modified cellulose used to thicken and stabilise.

What it is

Cetyl hydroxyethylcellulose is hydroxyethylcellulose modified with cetyl (hexadecyl) ether groups, a cellulose derivative. CosIng lists it as emulsion stabilising, film forming and viscosity controlling.

Where it is used

Found in creams, lotions, cleansers, shampoos and conditioners.

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 INCI name does not reveal the degree of modification, which affects texture.

Functions

Emulsion stabilising
Helping the process of emulsification and improving emulsion stability and shelf-life.
Film forming
Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
Viscosity controlling
Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.

EU regulation

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

Products with this ingredient (57)

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