Methyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
AKA “methyl 2-hydroxyethyl cellulose, 9032-42-2, CID 133126848”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Methyl hydroxyethylcellulose
AKA: Methyl 2-hydroxyethyl cellulose, 9032-42-2, CID 133126848
Ingredient · Light Stabilizer · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Clean
Cellulose methyl ether, 2-hydroxyethyl ether
Formula
C34H66O24
Mol. Weight
858.90
CAS #
9032-42-2
Form
Powder
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Functions
Light Stabilizer
Viscosity Controlling
Shields from UV damage
Traditional Use
A semi-synthetic polymer derived from cellulose, developed in the mid-20th century. Used as a thickener and film-former in cosmetics, replacing traditional plant-based gums.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Carboxymethyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Methyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Carboxymethyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Methyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR