Fragrance avoidance
No fragrance-linked caution surfaced in the current profile.
This ingredient does not currently read as a fragrance-linked driver in the published evidence and hazard profile.
- industrial
- pharma
Hydroxyethyl cellulose
CAS 68957-96-0
Thickening agent
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Why it's flagged
EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Hydroxyethyl cellulose appears in these published regulatory listings.
- commercial_presence
- cpdat_category:industrial
- inactive_ingredient_database
USFDAinactive ingredient database9 entries — 3 administration routes
- Route: AURICULAR (OTIC); Dosage form: SOLUTION; Potency: 0.25 %w/wSource →
- Route: OPHTHALMIC; Dosage form: SOLUTION; Maximum daily exposure: 1 mgSource →
- Route: OPHTHALMIC; Dosage form: SUSPENSION; Potency: 0.05 %w/wSource →
- Route: OPHTHALMIC; Dosage form: SUSPENSION/ DROPS; Potency: 0.35 %w/wSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: SYRUP; Potency: 7.5 mg/5mlSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET; Potency: NASource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, CHEWABLE; Potency: 11.8 mgSource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, COATED; Potency: NASource →
- Route: ORAL; Dosage form: TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE; Potency: 20 mgSource →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Thickening agent.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Thickening agent.Source →
Evidence
No graded sources yet for Hydroxyethyl cellulose. We publish evidence only once a source is linked and reviewed — this ingredient is in the catalog, but has not been assessed.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Good fit
Found in these products
- Vitamin C SerumMad Hippie · Facial Serum
- equate pain and feverWalmartCritical
- 24 Hour Restoring Almond and Flaxseed Oil Body LotionUnileverHigh
- Sali-cinamide Anti-acne SerumThe derma co · SkinCritical
- up&up acetaminophen 160mgup & upHigh
- Equate Extra Strength Bismuth Subsalicylate LiquidHigh
- good for tou girlsMinor
- Mascara de lubricacion de pera y rosaMillion PaulineMinor
- Tony moly peach maskNon Food ProductsLow
- Hair waxNon Food Products
- Boots Silky LubeLow
