Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

  • Surfactant
  • Antistatic

Not rated A basic ingredient widely used in most products, such as purified water, or one that is not suitable for star-rating-based preference analysis.

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About Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose is the propylene glycol ether of methylcellulose.[1] In cosmetics, it is used to reduce static electricity that causes hair strands to lift or stick together, help ingredients in the formulation bind to maintain its form, and prevent emulsions of water and oil from separating easily.[2] It is also used to form a thin film on the skin, hair, or nail surface after application, to lower surface tension so ingredients can wet, mix, and spread evenly, and to adjust the viscosity and flow of the formulation.[2]

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Details

Ingredient function
Antistatic, Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Surfactant, Viscosity Controlling
Main product categories
Cleansing Foam, Moisturizing/Nourishing Shampoo, Anti-Aging Essence
INCI name
HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE
CosIng ID
34537

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose References

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