Functions
Antistatic
Binder
Emulsion stabilizer
Film-forming agent
Detergent
Viscosity controlling agent
CAS Number(s)
9004-65-3
FDA UNII
3NXW29V3WO
INCI name
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose is a water-soluble polymer offering a broad range of properties. It is a multifunctional cellulose-based thickening agent - for improved foam quality and skin feel in shampoos & body-wash, as an efficacy booster in conditioners, for improved lubricity and slip in shaving creams, for a rich, luxurious skin feeling in creams and lotions, as a stabilizer in antiperspirants and deodorants.
Besides thickening, the Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose exhibits surface activity that enhances foam properties such as creaminess and foam stability.
Synonyms
Hypromellose, Unspecified
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Methylhydroxypropylcellulosum
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