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CELLULOSE
HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE
Hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC) is a
derivative of cellulose with both
water solubility and organic
solubility.
commonly known as
hydroxypropyl methycellulose
(HPMC) or hypromellose
USES
Lubricant
Topical ophthalmic protectant
Coating agent and Film-former
Stabilizer
Thickening agent
Glazing agent
Binder
Disintegrant
Food additive
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Cotton linters
Wood pulp