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Catalog Number | CI-HC-0158 |
Product Name | Hydroxypropylcellulose |
CAS | 9004-64-2 |
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Description | Hydroxypropylcellulose is a type of carbohydrate-based polymer that is used in a variety of industries, including the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. It is commonly used as a thickening agent, stabilizer, and emulsifier due to its ability to absorb water and form a gel-like consistency. In cosmetics, it is commonly used as a film-forming agent, thickener, and emulsion stabilizer in various skincare and haircare products. |
Appearance | white, odorless, and tasteless powder |
Application | 1. Hydroxypropylcellulose is often used as a binder, thickener, and emulsifier in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. 2. It can serve as a coating agent for tablets and capsules, improving their disintegration and dissolution properties. 3. Hydroxypropylcellulose can also be used as a suspending agent in oral suspensions and as a stabilizer in emulsions. 4. It has a high water-holding capacity and can be used as a lubricant in ophthalmic solutions and as a viscosity modifier in nasal sprays. 5. Hydroxypropylcellulose is biocompatible and has been shown to be safe for use in humans with no adverse effects reported at recommended doses. |
Features And Benefits | 1. Thickening Agent 2. Emulsifying Agent 3. Stabilizing Agent 4. Film-Forming Agent 5. Moisturizing Agent |