Can ASHACELTM polymers be used in personal care applications?
ASHACELTM polymers are approved for use in cosmetics. Ethylcellulose is listed in the International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary and Handbook (INCI). The INCI name for ASHACELTM is ethylcellulose. It is also listed in the Japanese Standards of Cosmetic Ingredients. ASHACELTM ethylcellulose polymers are naturally derived polymeric materials. ASHACELTM is not a skin sensitizer, it is not irritating to the skin, it is not mutagenic. ASHACELTM is soluble in many organic solvents, including ethanol and natural oils. It yields strong, flexible films at low concentration. It provides excellent water resistance and can be used to protect water-sensitive ingredients. ASHACELTM has been used in lipsticks and nail polishes (it gives long-lasting brilliance), as a fragrance stabilizer, and as a thickener for perfumes and body creams (waterproof sunscreens). It can be used to mask or control the release of active ingredients. ASHACELTM FP polymers may broaden formulation options available in the
