Highly water-soluble, non-ionic polymer with rapid hydration and low solution viscosity at typical use concentrations.
Excellent film-forming capability, yielding flexible, transparent, and water-resistant films upon drying.
Provides outstanding suspension stability for insoluble actives and pigments in aqueous systems.
Compatible with a broad range of excipients, surfactants, and preservatives across pH 2–11.
Non-irritating and widely accepted in pharmaceutical and personal care formulations meeting USP/NF and Ph. Eur. monographs.
Oral solid dosage forms: binder and disintegrant in direct compression tablets and granulation.
Topical gels and creams: rheology modifier and stabilizer for O/W emulsions and suspensions.
Eye drops and ophthalmic solutions: viscosity enhancer providing comfortable, non-irritating lubrication.
Personal care products: thickener and conditioning agent in shampoos, conditioners, and styling gels.
Food-grade applications: texturizer and stabilizer in dairy alternatives and plant-based beverages (where regulatory approved).
| Chemical Type | Non-ionic cellulose ether — hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC) |
| Product Form | Free-flowing white to off-white powder |
| Appearance | Odorless, fine, homogeneous powder |
| Primary Applications | Pharmaceuticals, personal care, ophthalmics, food (as permitted) |
| Key Features | Water-soluble, thermoplastic, film-forming, non-ionic, pH-stable |
| Benefits | Enhanced suspension stability, improved tablet hardness, clean sensory profile |
| Regulatory Status | USP/NF, Ph. Eur., JP, FDA GRAS (for specified food uses), COSMOS-approved |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water; soluble in ethanol (up to 70%), methanol, and isopropanol |
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