Emulsifier · CAS 9004-30-2
Carboxymethyl Hydroxyethyl Cellulose
FDA status: Approved. EU: not separately listed. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Carboxymethyl Hydroxyethyl Cellulose is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. Its composite safety score is 4 out of 5 (Low Risk).
The verdict
Carboxymethyl Hydroxyethyl Cellulose is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it.
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- -
- EU status
- 0
- state regulations
CAS-led regulatory snapshot
Carboxymethyl Hydroxyethyl Cellulose: no OFF product match; CAS 9004-30-2 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 9004-30-2 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| Category | Emulsifier | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 4 / 5 (Low Risk) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not established | EFSA scientific opinion |
| U.S. State Actions | 0 states | State legislative records |
| Tracked Products | Not yet tracked | Open Food Facts (US) |
Values reflect official agency classifications as published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Union's regulatory framework. See our methodology for scoring details.
What is Carboxymethyl Hydroxyethyl Cellulose?
Carboxymethyl Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (CAS 9004-30-2) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as emulsifier or emulsifier salt, stabilizer or thickener.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Carboxymethyl Hydroxyethyl Cellulose
Product-count (0) and safety-score (4/5) peer columns, disjoint link sets.
Score 4/5 peers (≥50 OFF products)
Nearest other additives by PlainIngredients safety score (floored at ≥50 tracked products), distinct from the count row.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Carboxymethyl Hydroxyethyl Cellulose safe to consume?
Carboxymethyl Hydroxyethyl Cellulose scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 9004-30-2, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Carboxymethyl Hydroxyethyl Cellulose used for in food?
Carboxymethyl Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (CAS 9004-30-2) is catalogued for emulsifier or emulsifier salt, stabilizer or thickener (Emulsifier); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.