Safety assessment

Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Hydroxyethylcellulose, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Methylcellulose, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, and Cellulose Gum

Publication details not recorded · 1986

What was studied

Panel concluded listed cellulose derivatives safe in cosmetic uses and concentrations assessed. Dated grouped safety assessment, with animal and clinical tolerability evidence. No cellulose gum-specific skin efficacy demonstrated.

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Source text

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Linked ingredients

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Methylcellulose Cellulose Gum