CELLOSIZE™ Hydroxyethyl Cellulose PCG-10 Europe

What is CELLOSIZE™ Hydroxyethyl Cellulose PCG-10 Europe?

A sustainable, nonionic, bio-based and biodegradable water-soluble high quality rheology modifier. Allows to thicken, improve emulsion stability and enhance the sensory experience for hair and skin care applications. Proven performance in delighting consumers for more than 30 years. INCI Name: Hydroxyethylcellulose

Uses

Hair care
Skin care
Color cosmetics

Benefits

60% bio-based carbon weight
Cotton source
Easy to handle powder form
Highly efficient thickener
Compatible with a wide range of surfactants
Foam stability
Excellent salt / electrolytes tolerance
Improve emulsion stability
Highest degree of solution clarity
Inherent, primary biodegradability
Can be used in personal care formulations within a range of pH 3 to 10
Does not meet the definition of a nanomaterial as listed in Article 2(k) of the EU Cosmetic Regulation
To the best of our knowledge this product does not contain ingredients of animal origin.
To the best of our knowledge this product complies with California Prop 65*

*See Regulatory Datasheet for further details

Properties

Application Benefits
Hair Conditioning Benefits	Frizz Control
Hair Texture Benefits	Thickener
Performance Benefits	Rheology Modification

Certifications & Standards
Dietary Claim	Kosher

Product Use and Formulating
Cold Processable	Yes
Compatibility	Water Soluble

Sustainability & Safety
Biodegradation	Inherently, Primary
Ingredient Origin	Bio-based

Typical Properties
Cellulose Functionality	Hydroxyethyl
Ionic Nature	Nonionic
Mechanism	Non-Associative
Viscosity (1%, aqueous solution)	4 cP
Viscosity (Brookfield LV #2, 6 rpm, 25 °C)	4400-6000 mPa.s