Sodium Stearoxy Pg-Hydroxyethylcellulose Sulfonate
A cosmetic ingredient used as viscosity controlling in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
2-Hydroxyethyl cellulose ether, 2-hydroxy-3-sulfopropyl ethers, 2-hydroxy-3-octadecyloxypropyl ethers, sodium salts
What does it do?
Sodium Stearoxy Pg-Hydroxyethylcellulose Sulfonate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Sodium Stearoxy Pg-Hydroxyethylcellulose Sulfonate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sodium Stearoxy Pg-Hydroxyethylcellulose Sulfonate?
Sodium Stearoxy Pg-Hydroxyethylcellulose Sulfonate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2-Hydroxyethyl cellulose ether, 2-hydroxy-3-sulfopropyl ethers, 2-hydroxy-3-octadecyloxypropyl ethers, sodium salts
Is Sodium Stearoxy Pg-Hydroxyethylcellulose Sulfonate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Stearoxy Pg-Hydroxyethylcellulose Sulfonate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Stearoxy Pg-Hydroxyethylcellulose Sulfonate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Stearoxy Pg-Hydroxyethylcellulose Sulfonate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: viscosity controlling.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010