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Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether

Korean: 하이드록시프로필메틸셀룰로오스스테아록시에터 · Functions: 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 Stearoxy Ether

AP Beauty A.O.Triple Defense Airy Tone-up Sun Serum Sunscreen · $63.20

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ma:nyo Galactomy Moisture Lotion Moisturizer · $20.00

0 2 0 0 0 0 0 3

Dr.Althea Lash Boost Serum Serum · $18.80

0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2

Aromatica Rosemary PDRN Scalp Serum 100ml Serum · KRW 43.00

0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1

d'Alba White Truffle Waterfull Essence Sunscreen SPF 50+ Sunscreen · SPF 50+ · $15.00

1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1

d'Alba White Truffle Waterfull Tone-Up Sunscreen SPF 50+ Sunscreen · SPF 50+ · $18.00

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Also listed as

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether 하이드록시프로필메틸셀룰로오스스테아록시에터

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 Stearoxy Ether 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 Stearoxy Ether 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 Stearoxy Ether 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 Stearoxy Ether used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: viscosity controlling.

What is Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 하이드록시프로필메틸셀룰로오스스테아록시에터.

Which K-beauty products contain Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether?

6 products we checked list it, for example AP Beauty A.O.Triple Defense Airy Tone-up Sun Serum, ma:nyo Galactomy Moisture Lotion, Dr.Althea Lash Boost Serum.