Ingredient
CARBOXYMETHYL CELLULOSE/HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE CROSSPOLYMER
Substance information
The name component "carboxymethyl" means that individual hydroxy groups (mostly of sugar molecules) are linked to a carboxymethyl group (-CH2-COOH) as ether. Ingredient on the basis of cellulose (a polysaccharide). Ingredient on the basis of modified cellulose (hydroxyethyl cellulose). "Cross polymer" refers to a crosslinked polymer.
Function(s) of this ingredient in cosmetic products
FILM FORMING
Produces a continuous film on skin, hair and / or nails
Belongs to the following substance groups
Regulating cosmetics
Cosmetics Ingredients are subject to regulation. Please note, different regulations may apply to cosmetic ingredients outside the EU.