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Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

Korean: 하이드록시프로필메틸셀룰로오스 · Functions: antistatic, binding, emulsion stabilising, film forming, surfactant - cleansing, viscosity controlling

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

EU European Union (CosIng)

No specific rule on file.

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

Products listing Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

Also listed as

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose 하이드록시프로필메틸셀룰로오스

Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.

Frequently asked questions

Is Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose banned in the European Union?

We found no specific rule for it in the EU's CosIng records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose banned in South Korea?

We found no specific rule for it in Korea's MFDS records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

What is Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: antistatic, binding, emulsion stabilising, film forming, surfactant - cleansing, viscosity controlling.

What is Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 하이드록시프로필메틸셀룰로오스.

Which K-beauty products contain Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose?

24+ products we checked list it, for example Amorepacific Global Mall (multi-brand) AESTURA ATOBARRIER365 Capsule Toner 300ml*2ea, Amorepacific Global Mall (multi-brand) AESTURA ATOBARRIER365 Cleansing Foam 200g, Amorepacific Global Mall (multi-brand) AESTURA Atobarrier365 Cleansing Milk 200ml 2ea.

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