Emulsifier

Hydroxypropylcellulose

INCI: HYDROXYPROPYLCELLULOSE
CAS 9004-64-2 [^1_3]
Cellulose, 2-hydroxypropyl ether
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Binding, emulsifying, emulsion stabilising, film forming, viscosity increasing
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

Cellulose, 2-hydroxypropyl ether

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
9004-64-2 [^1_3]
INCI
HYDROXYPROPYLCELLULOSE
Category
Emulsifier
Updated
Apr 2, 2026