Hydroxypropylcellulose

¿Qué es?

Cellulose, 2-hydroxypropyl ether

¿Qué hace?

Hydroxypropylcellulose aparece en el inventario UE de ingredientes cosméticos con las siguientes funciones declaradas:

• Binding

  holds the components of a formulation together, especially in pressed powders and compact makeup

• Emulsion stabilising

  stabilises emulsions of oil and water, preventing separation over time

• Film forming

  forms a thin continuous film on skin, hair, or nails — used in long-wear makeup, sunscreens, and hairsprays

• Surfactant - emulsifying

  surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate

• Viscosity controlling

  adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation

Estado regulatorio en la UE

Hydroxypropylcellulose está permitido en productos cosméticos en la Unión Europea bajo el Reglamento 1223/2009. No está sujeto a una restricción de Anexo específica en el momento de la redacción.

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