Cellulose, ethyl ether
✓ EU AllowedIdentification
CAS Number 9004-57-3
Chemical Name 2-[4,5-diethoxy-2-(ethoxymethyl)-6-methoxyoxan-3-yl]oxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)-5-methoxyoxane-3,4-diol
IUPAC Name —
Formula C20H38O11
Mol. Weight 454.5 g/mol
SMILES CCOCC1C(C(C(C(O1)OC)OCC)OCC)OC2C(C(C(C(O2)CO)OC)O)O
InChIKey ZZSNKZQZMQGXPY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Function & Classification
Primary Function Thickener
Category Thickeners & Polymers
Manufacturer Sigma-Aldrich (Merck)
EU Regulatory Status
Safety Profile
Skin Type Compatibility
Fungal Acne Safe ✓ Safe
No toxicology data available yet for this ingredient.
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NOAEL · Dermal Absorption % · Sensitization
Formulation Guidelines
Benefits UNKNOWN
Suppliers & Documents
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