Hydroxypropylcellulose

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Product Description

ProductHydroxypropylcellulose
CAS9004-64-2 INS463 E463
Formula[C6H(10-x-y)O5(CH3)x(C2H5)y]n, x no. of methyl groups, y no. of ethyl groups
SynonymHydroxypropylcellulose, Cellulose, 2-hydroxypropyl ether, HPC, Hydroxypropyl ether of cellulose, Hyprolose, Oxypropylated cellulose

Typical Product Specifications

NotesHydroxypropylcellulose is a Partially substituted poly(hydroxypropyl) ether of cellulose Hydroxypropylcellulose uses and applications include: Binder, emulsion stabilizer, viscous control agent, emulsifier, film-former, protective colloid, stabilizer, suspending agent, thickener in foods, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals; thickener, protective colloid in emulsion paints, adhesives; binder in ceramics; suspending agent in PVC polymerization; protective colloid in suspension polymerization; mineral flotation depressant; hair preparations; in blow-molded bottles; tablet coating aid in pharmaceuticals; in cellophane for food packaging
ClassSpecialty Chemicals
FunctionEmulsifier, Stabilizer
IndustryCosmetic, Pharmaceutical, Adhesives
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