Is Hydroxyethylcellulose Natural?

Q: Is Hydroxyethylcellulose natural?

Hydroxyethylcellulose has a Natural Origin Index (NOI) of 1.00 (scale 0–1) per ISO 16128. Hydroxyethylcellulose is primarily derived from cellulose, a renewable plant-based polysaccharide, making it 100% renewable according to ISO 16128. An NOI of 1.00 means 100% of its molecular mass is traceable to a natural, renewable source.

Learn about Hydroxyethylcellulose — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

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INCI NameHydroxyethylcellulose

IUPAC Name1-[[3,4,5-tris(2-hydroxypropoxy)-6-[4,5,6-tris(2-hydroxypropoxy)-2-(2-hydroxypropoxymethyl)oxan-3-yl]oxyoxan-2-yl]methoxy]propan-2-ol

FormulaC36H70O19

PubChem CID4327536 ↗

FunctionThickener · Film Former

FeedstockThe primary feedstock for Hydroxyethylcellulose

Chemical Structure

Learn about Hydroxyethylcellulose — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

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Quick Facts

INCI NameHydroxyethylcellulose
IUPAC Name1-[[3,4,5-tris(2-hydroxypropoxy)-6-[4,5,6-tris(2-hydroxypropoxy)-2-(2-hydroxypropoxymethyl)oxan-3-yl]oxyoxan-2-yl]methoxy]propan-2-ol
Molecular FormulaC36H70O19
PubChem CID4327536 ↗
FunctionsThickenerFilm FormerStabilizerEmulsion StabilizerViscosity Control Agent
Primary FeedstockThe primary feedstock for Hydroxyethylcellulose is cellulose, which is abundantly available from renewable plant sources such as wood pulp and cotton linters. This natural polymer forms the backbone of the ingredient.
NOI Score1.0 / 1.0
Tier100% Renewable

Description

Learn about Hydroxyethylcellulose — its natural origin index (ISO 16128), feedstock sources, synthesis process, and renewability classification.

References

1ISO 16128-2:2017 — Guidelines on technical definitions and criteria for natural and organic cosmetic ingredients and products — Part 2. ISO, Geneva.
2Hydroxyethylcellulose. National Center for Biotechnology Information. PubChem CID 4327536. pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov ↗