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Is Hydroxyethyl Ethylcellulose vegetarian?

Hydroxyethyl Ethylcellulose

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A cellulose ether derivative in which hydroxyl groups of cellulose are substituted with ethyl and hydroxyethyl groups; derived from plant cellulose and used as a thickener and film-former in cosmetics.

Also known as Cellulose, Ethyl Ether, 2-Hydroxyethyl Ether
INCI name Hydroxyethyl Ethylcellulose
CAS number 9004-34-6
CosIng ID 76832
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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