INCI name

METHYLCELLULOSE

Methyl cellulose

This entry shows data from the EU CosIng database. An editorial description has not been written and reviewed yet.

Functions

Binding
Providing adhesive properties during and after compression in cosmetic tablets and/or cakes.
Emulsion stabilising
Helping the process of emulsification and improving emulsion stability and shelf-life.
Light stabilizer
Protecting the cosmetic product from deterioration effects of light.
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 (36)

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