Hydroxybutyl Methylcellulose

Wat is het?

Cellulose, hydroxybutyl methyl ether

Wat doet het?

Hydroxybutyl Methylcellulose staat in de EU-inventaris van cosmetische ingrediënten met de volgende aangegeven functies:

• 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

• Light stabilizer

  protects a cosmetic formulation from degradation by UV light, extending its shelf life

• Viscosity controlling

  adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation

EU-regelgevingsstatus

Hydroxybutyl Methylcellulose is toegestaan in cosmetische producten in de Europese Unie onder Verordening 1223/2009. Het is op het moment van schrijven niet onderhevig aan een specifieke Bijlagebeperking.

Verwante ingrediënten

• 1,4-Butanediol/succinic Acid/adipic Acid/hdi Copolymer binding
• 4-Hydroxybutyl Acrylate binding
• Abalone Shell Powder binding
• Acer Rubrum Wood Extract binding
• Acrylamide/ammonium Acrylate Copolymer binding
• Acrylates Copolymer binding