NBT Naturals – Hydroxyethyl Cellulose – 5000 ml

Hydroxyethyl cellulose is a gelling and thickening agent derived from cellulose. It also works as a rheology modifier. It is a key ingredient in the formation of big bubbles as it possesses the ability to dissolve in water but also provide structural strength to the soap bubble.

Cellulose is not a protein. It is a carbohydrate consisting of glucose monomers only. Cellulose is the most abundant natural polymer on Earth, comprising most of the structural support backbone of plants, and almost all the material in cotton.

Hydroxyethyl cellulose is used as a binding, emulsion-stabilizing, film-forming, and viscosity-controlling agent in cosmetics and personal care products. It is used as a thickener, rheology modifier, and syneresis control agent in toothpaste formulations where high di- and trivalent salt tolerance is required. It is compatible with most co-ingredients and gives a very good slip to the formulas. It efficiently thickens shampoos, body washes, and shower gels.

It makes skin and hair products thicker and easier to apply on the skin or hair. When added to water, it swells into crystal-clear gels. It improves the product's texture and feel. It reduces the skin's irritation potential and makes hair gels less sticky.
Origin
It is manufactured by the etherification of cellulose with ethylene oxide.

What does HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE do in a formulation?
Binding
Film forming
Stabilising
Viscosity controlling
Safety Profile of HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE
Hydroxyethyl cellulose is considered safe to be used in cosmetics and personal care products.

Whisk the hydroxyethylcellulose into some glycerin to break up any lumps before adding the rest of the water phase. It will thicken over the course of several hours without heating; the thickening process can be sped up by gently heating the mixture in a water bath. (Humblebeeandme).

Specifications
This product is Non – Returnable

Typical recommended usage levels .05% to 3%.

What’s in the box
1 x NBT Naturals – Hydroxyethyl Cellulose