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Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether is the reaction product of stearyl glycidyl ether and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. It is a cellulose-derived polymer modified with a stearoxy (long-chain fatty) group. It is primarily used in cosmetic formulations as a viscosity-controlling agent.
Evidence level
weakEWG score
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other● Benefits
Its established role in cosmetics is to adjust and stabilize the texture and consistency of formulations. No additional skin-benefit claims are directly supported by the source.
viscosity-controlling
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