Hydroxypropyl cellulose NEW

Applications of Hydroxypropyl Cellulose (HPC, CAS 9004-64-2)

1. Pharmaceutical Industry (Major & High-Grade Use)

• Tablet Binder

  Improves granule strength and tablet hardness without slowing disintegration.

• Film Coating Agent

  Forms clear, tough, glossy films for enteric or cosmetic coating of tablets and pills.

• Controlled Release Matrix

  Used in sustained-release tablets to achieve slow drug release.

• Thickener & Stabilizer for Suspensions

  Prevents sedimentation in oral suspensions, eye drops, and topical gels.

• Excipient in Hard Capsules

  Improves capsule film flexibility and strength.

2. Food Industry

• Thickener & Stabilizer

  In beverages, sauces, dressings, and ice cream to improve texture and stability.

• Film Former & Coating

  Edible films for food preservation, coating for nuts, candies, and dried fruits.

• Emulsion Stabilizer

  Stabilizes oil-in-water emulsions in creams, dressings, and spreads.

3. Cosmetics & Personal Care

• Thickener & Rheology Modifier

  In shampoos, conditioners, shower gels, and lotions.

• Film Former

  In hair styling products (gels, mousses) to provide hold and definition.

• Stabilizer & Emollient

  Improves spreadability and skin feel in creams, sunscreens, and masks.

4. Paint & Coatings

• Rheology additive

  Improves thickening, leveling, and water retention in water-based paints and latex coatings.

• Anti-sagging & Anti-settling agent

  Prevents pigment settling and improves application uniformity.

5. Construction & Building Materials

• Water Retention Agent

  In cement, mortar, tile adhesives, and self-leveling compounds to prevent rapid water loss.

• Workability Improver

  Enhances adhesion and reduces cracking.

6. Textile Printing & Dyeing

• Printing Thickener

  Provides good color definition and sharp edges in textile printing.

• Sizing Agent

  Improves yarn strength and weaving performance.

7. Other Applications

• Adhesives

  Used in paper, wood, and packaging adhesives for improved bonding.

• Ceramics

  Binder for ceramic green bodies to increase strength before firing.