Carboxymethyl Cellulose Acetate Butyrate

AKA “Cellulose Acetate Butyrate Carboxylate, Cellulose Ester”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Carboxymethyl cellulose acetate butyrate

AKA: Cellulose Acetate Butyrate Carboxylate, Cellulose Ester

Synthetic · Emulsion Stabilising · EWG: 1

Plant-Derived Synthetic

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Emulsifier

Synthetic

Clean

Carboxymethyl Cellulose Acetate Butyrate is the product obtained by the reaction of butyric and acetic anhydrides with carboxymethyl cellulose Science: Functions: Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used

CAS #

9050-04-8

Form

Powder

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Functions

Emulsion Stabilising

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Film Forming

Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.

Viscosity Controlling

Stabilizes Emulsion

Creates Protective Barrier

Controls Viscosity

Antioxidant Protection

Reduces Inflammation

Locks In Moisture

Creates protective layer

Keeps product blended

Controls product thickness

Traditional Use

A semi-synthetic derivative of cellulose created in the mid-20th century as a film-forming and texturizing agent. Developed to replace natural gums while providing superior water resistance and stability.