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Thickener

CELLULOSE

CAS 9004-34-6
90

Safety score · 0–100

Excellent

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

The main structural polysaccharide of plants, used as a thickener and absorbent. Food-grade safe and broadly inert on skin.

Function

ABSORBENTBULKINGOPACIFYINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Natural plant-fiber thickener
  • Absorbent and mattifying
  • Biodegradable
  • No known systemic toxicity

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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