Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

Ashland Klucel MF Hydroxypropyl Cellulose

Ashland Klucel MF Hydroxypropyl Cellulose is a premium-grade, low-viscosity, water-soluble cellulose ether designed for pharmaceutical and personal care applications. It offers excellent film-forming, binding, and stabilizing properties with rapid hydration and clarity in solution. Highly pure and compliant with USP/NF, EP, and JP standards, it ensures consistent performance in oral suspensions, gels, and topical formulations.
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Features Of Ashland Klucel MF Hydroxypropyl Cellulose

  1. Highly water-soluble, non-ionic polymer with rapid hydration and low solution viscosity at typical use concentrations.

  2. Excellent film-forming capability, yielding flexible, transparent, and water-resistant films upon drying.

  3. Provides outstanding suspension stability for insoluble actives and pigments in aqueous systems.

  4. Compatible with a broad range of excipients, surfactants, and preservatives across pH 2–11.

  5. Non-irritating and widely accepted in pharmaceutical and personal care formulations meeting USP/NF and Ph. Eur. monographs.

Typical Applications Of Ashland Klucel MF Hydroxypropyl Cellulose

  1. Oral solid dosage forms: binder and disintegrant in direct compression tablets and granulation.

  2. Topical gels and creams: rheology modifier and stabilizer for O/W emulsions and suspensions.

  3. Eye drops and ophthalmic solutions: viscosity enhancer providing comfortable, non-irritating lubrication.

  4. Personal care products: thickener and conditioning agent in shampoos, conditioners, and styling gels.

  5. Food-grade applications: texturizer and stabilizer in dairy alternatives and plant-based beverages (where regulatory approved).

Specifications Of Ashland Klucel MF Hydroxypropyl Cellulose

Chemical TypeNon-ionic cellulose ether — hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC)
Product FormFree-flowing white to off-white powder
AppearanceOdorless, fine, homogeneous powder
Primary ApplicationsPharmaceuticals, personal care, ophthalmics, food (as permitted)
Key FeaturesWater-soluble, thermoplastic, film-forming, non-ionic, pH-stable
BenefitsEnhanced suspension stability, improved tablet hardness, clean sensory profile
Regulatory StatusUSP/NF, Ph. Eur., JP, FDA GRAS (for specified food uses), COSMOS-approved
SolubilityFreely soluble in water; soluble in ethanol (up to 70%), methanol, and isopropanol


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