Other Names: Cellulose hydroxyethylate, Cellulose hydroxyethyl ether, 2-Hydroxyethyl cellulose ether.

What it is: It aids in the formation of a transparent gel and acts as a thickener in cosmetic products.

Mode of usage pertaining to the discussion below: Topical application in cosmetics and personal care products.

Safety Profile (Based on regional guidelines):

Safety in special situations:

Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by pregnant women based on currently available data

Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by nursing mothers based on currently available data

Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided in baby products based on currently available data

Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by children based on currently available data

Not listed as an ingredient to be mutagenic but it may cause cancer if it contains 1,4-dioxane

Environmental and Ecological Concerns:

Attributes:

Not listed as an ingredient to be comedogenic based on currently available data

Note:

• Hydroxyethyl cellulose is not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by persons with acne prone or sensitive skin based on currently available data

Conclusion
Hydroxyethyl cellulose is safe as per the current practice of use.

References

1. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2. https://online.personalcarecouncil.org
3. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov
4. Noreen et al., International Journal of Biological Macromolecules.
5. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Disclaimer: The above information is based on ongoing toxicology research at CHOSEN®’s R&D. We will do our best to update the information as and when the latest studies are available. If you have any inputs regarding the above information, please email us at ingredients@chosenstore.in