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Which of the following cellulose ether is used as thickening agent in cosmetics?(a) Ethyl cellulose(b) Benzyl cellulose(c) Methyl cellulose(d) Hydroxy ethyl celluloseThis question was posed to me in an interview.This question is from Natural Products topic in chapter Natural Products of Chemical Technology

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The correct OPTION is (d) HYDROXY ETHYL cellulose

Best explanation: Methyl cellulose is used as thickening agent in cosmetics whereas hydroxy ethyl cellulose is used as THICKENERS in food. Ethyl cellulose is used in LACQUERS and plastic compositions.



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