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Thickener

METHYLCELLULOSE

CAS 9004-67-5
92

Safety score · 0–100

Excellent

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

A plant-derived cellulose thickener that gives gels, creams, and lotions the right body. Used for decades in food and pharma as well as cosmetics, with an excellent low-irritation safety record.

Function

BINDINGEMULSION STABILISINGLIGHT STABILIZERVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Builds gels and creams to the right consistency
  • Plant-derived, biodegradable
  • Non-irritating, pharma-grade safety record

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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