Ingredients / Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
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Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

Explained

This ingredient is a semi-synthetic polymer created from cellulose. In case you need a refresher, cellulose is the main component of plant cell walls.

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose has many uses:

  • emulsifier
  • create a gel-like texture
  • boost foam

See all 1,153 products with Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

Users who like it
72%
Users who avoid it
28%

What it does

Emulsion Stabilising Stabiliziing emulsion, making two non-mixable ingredients stable
Surfactant When added to liquid, surfactants may act as detergents, wetting agents, emulsifiers, foaming agents, and dispersants

Prevalence

Less common Percentage of products that contain it
0.9%
Top categories
Cleansers
Treatments
Sunscreens
Position Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%

References

journals.sagepub.com link.springer.com www.cosmeticsinfo.org www.sciencedirect.com

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 34537
INCI Name HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE
INN Name hydroxypropyl methylcellulose
EC #  -
Ph. Eur. Name methylhydroxypropylcellulosum
All Functions Antistatic, Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Surfactant, Viscosity Controlling