# Cellulose, hexadecyl 2-hydroxyethyl ether

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid70107732
Categories: beauty, cleaning
Functions: Cleaning agent, Emulsifier, Film former, Stabilizing agent, Thickening agent, Viscosity modifier
Identifier: DTXSID70107732

> Cellulose, hexadecyl 2-hydroxyethyl ether is used as cleaning agent / emulsifier. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 201 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Cleaning products and household care. Assessed from 2 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 201 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Cleaning products and household care.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 201 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Cleaning products and household care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Film former, Viscosity modifier, Emulsifier.

_Assessed by Greenveil._