Hydroxypropyl Cellulose

Tablet Binding: Used in dry and wet granulation to ensure high tablet hardness and low friability in solid dosage forms.
Film Coating: Applied as a moisture barrier and aesthetic coating for tablets, offering high flexibility and crack resistance.
Ophthalmic Lubrication: Functions as a thickening agent in artificial tears to increase ocular residence time and patient comfort.

HPC, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Oxypropylated Cellulose.

CAS: 9004-64-2
EC: 618-388-0
Sectors: Pharma & Healthcare, Personal Care & Cosmetics

Hydroxypropyl Cellulose (CAS 9004-64-2) is a non-ionic cellulose ether supplied as a white powder that dissolves in both water and organic solvents, and it serves as a tablet binder, film coating and thickener in pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations. This Pharmaceutical Grade polymer is an essential binder for tablet production, providing exceptional mechanical strength and flexibility.

It acts as a high-efficiency Technical Grade thickener and film-former in topical gels and cosmetic emulsions. Its thermoplastic properties allow for use in specialized melt-extrusion processes for advanced drug delivery systems.

The product is valued for its surface activity, which aids in stabilizing emulsions and foams in personal care formulations. It provides a smooth, non-tacky feel and creates clear, tough protective films upon drying.

Typical Properties

Molecular weight	59.0871 g/mol
Appearance	white powder
Form	powder
Color	White to light cream
Odor	at 100.00?%. odorless
Melting point	155.10 °C
Density	0.50 g/cm³
pH	pH (20g/l, 25°C) : 5.0～7.5
HS code	39129000
Grades available	Pharma Grade, Technical Grade

Typical literature values for identification; lot-specific results are stated on the certificate of analysis (COA) and the safety data sheet (SDS) that accompany every delivery.

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