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product_id: 531416293
title: "Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (170 g / 5.99 oz) - Cosmetic Grade Thickening & Stabilizing Agent for Gels Serums Shampoos & Lotions"
price: "$47.72"
currency: USD
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reviews_count: 3
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/531416293-hydroxyethyl-cellulose-170-g-5-99-oz-cosmetic-grade-thickening
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region: United States of America
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# Versatile Uses Pure Grade DIY Friendly Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (170 g / 5.99 oz) - Cosmetic Grade Thickening & Stabilizing Agent for Gels Serums Shampoos & Lotions

**Price:** $47.72
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> ✨ Elevate Your DIY Game with Hydroxyethyl Cellulose!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (170 g / 5.99 oz) - Cosmetic Grade Thickening & Stabilizing Agent for Gels Serums Shampoos & Lotions
- **How much does it cost?** $47.72 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/531416293-hydroxyethyl-cellulose-170-g-5-99-oz-cosmetic-grade-thickening)

## Best For

- Customers looking for quality international products

## Why This Product

- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **🏠 Household Essential:** Transform your cleaning and personal care routines effortlessly.
- • **💧 Emulsion Stabilizer:** Ensures smooth textures in your favorite products.
- • **🧼 DIY Dream Ingredient:** Unleash your creativity with endless crafting possibilities.
- • **🌟 Multi-Industry Marvel:** Perfect for cosmetics, paints, and personal care!
- • **🔧 Lubrication Powerhouse:** Ideal for enhancing the performance of oils and adhesives.

## Overview

Hydroxyethyl Cellulose is a pure, versatile powder derived from cellulose, widely used in cosmetics, household products, paints, and DIY projects. Its exceptional dissolving and emulsion stabilizing properties make it an essential ingredient for lubricants, cleaning agents, and various arts and crafts applications.

## Description

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Review: Acts like it should - Acts like it should
Review: Accurate - Exactly what I needed

## Features

- Cosmetic-grade Hydroxyethyl Cellulose used as a thickener, stabilizer, and texture enhancer in skincare and haircare formulations.
- Recommended Usage: Typically used at 0.5%–2% depending on the desired viscosity and final product thickness.
- How to Use: Disperse HEC slowly into the water phase with steady mixing, allow full hydration, and blend until a smooth gel is formed.
- Ideal for face gels, serums, lotions, shampoos, conditioners, body washes, and a wide range of DIY cosmetic preparations.
- Safety: For external use only; avoid inhaling powder; do not apply raw ingredient directly to skin; keep away from children and store airtight in a cool, dry place.

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Acts like it should
*by I***Y on December 16, 2025*

Acts like it should

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Accurate
*by M***I on August 7, 2025*

Exactly what I needed

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice thickener
*by H***N on March 14, 2025*

Good for any kind of product that could use more thickening and viscosity. No obvious contaminants and works as expected

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*Store origin: US*
*Last updated: 2026-05-17*