Cellulose Gum

Cellulose Gum molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: SODIUM SALT, AVERAGE M
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Plant-Derived Synthetic
Clean
OriginDerived from cellulose, a structural polymer found in plant cell walls, primarily sourced from wood pulp. Produced through chemical modification of cellulose using sodium hydroxide and monochloroacetic acid in an etherification reaction.
Cellulose Gum is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG.
Formula
C8H16NaO8
Mol. Weight
263.20
CAS #
9004-32-4
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Functions
Viscosity Controlling
Binding
Emulsion Stabilising
Film Forming
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
—
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
15 studies / 15 not sensitizing (CIR 179 and 508)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
9 studies / 3 irritating / 1 mixed / 5 not irritating / reactions minimal to slight (CIR 179 and 508)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
24 studies / 2 irritating / 3 mixed / 19 not irritating / reactions minimal to slight (CIR 179 and 508)
Mixed Phototoxicity Results
Both phototoxic and non-phototoxic results in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 179)
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
CANADA✔ permitted
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR