Hidroxietilcelulose

Hidroxietilcelulose It is an ingredient used by the industry as a thickener and gelling agent (provides texture for gel formation) derived from cellulose. Thus, it is used to stabilize the consistency of foods or cosmetics, giving them greater consistency. Furthermore, as a thickener, Hidroxietilcelulose has the property of increasing the viscosity of products without altering the characteristic properties of the formula.

Benefits

• Forms clear gels

Where to apply

With its chemical properties as a thickener and stabilizer, Hidroxietilcelulose is used in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries for the production of various products. Although its most common use is in the cosmetic industry, it is also used in the composition of cleaning products. Hidroxietilcelulose is especially used in the manufacture of:

• Hair conditioners;
• Creams;
• Gels;
• Lotions;
• Shampoos.

• Cosmetics, paints and household cleaning products

Features

Nonionic cellulose ether (HEC, CAS 9004-62-0). Thickening and stabilizing agent for emulsions used in cosmetics, paints, and household cleaning products; forms clear gels.

Technical information

• Identification: Hidroxietilcelulose (non-ionic cellulose ether)
• INCI: Hidroxietilcelulose
• CAS: 9004-62-0
• Physical form / appearance: Dust
• Common abbreviation: HEC

Functions and applications

In the cosmetics industry, it is widely used for the following purposes:

• Stabilizer;
• Emulsion stabilizer;
• Viscosity controller;
• Filmmaker;
• Binder.

• Main function: Thickening and stabilizing agent for emulsions