Name

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Has some considerations

Description

Hydroxyethylcellulose is a modified cellulose polymer. It is created by reacting alkali cellulose with ethylene oxide in the presence of alcohol or acetone. It's used as a thickener and emulsifier.

Benefits

Thickens products.

Considerations

• Contamination Concerns Because hydroxyethylcellulose is created with ethylene oxide, it can be contaminated with traces of the carcinogenic chemical along with its carcinogenic by-product, 1,4-dioxane.

Synonyms

Cellulose hydroxyethylate HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE Cellulose hydroxyethyl ether 2-Hydroxyethyl cellulose ether DB11602 1-[[3,4,5-tris(2-hydroxypropoxy)-6-[4,5,6-tris(2-hydroxypropoxy)-2-(2-hydroxypropoxymethyl)oxan-3-yl]oxyoxan-2-yl]methoxy]propan-2-ol EN300-28265989 1-{[3,4,5-tris(2-hydroxypropoxy)-6-{[4,5,6-tris(2-hydroxypropoxy)-2-[(2-hydroxypropoxy)methyl]oxan-3-yl]oxy}oxan-2-yl]methoxy}propan-2-ol 1041187-47-6

Research Sources

https://cir-reports.cir-safety.org/view-attachment/?id=2e65c18f-8c74-ec11-8943-0022482f06a6 https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/4327536

Summary

Ethoxylated chemical.

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