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Hydroxypropyl cellulose

Cellulose, 2-hydroxypropyl ether

Hydroxypropyl cellulose
Hydroxypropyl cellulose is partially substituted poly(hydroxypropyl) ether of cellulose. It is commercially available in a number of different grades with various solution viscosities.
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Hydroxypropyl cellulose
Hydroxypropyl cellulose
Primary function
Binder
Typical use level
2 - 6%
Physical data

  • Appearance: white to slightly yellow-coloured, odourless and tasteless powder.
  • Bulk density: ≈ 0.5g/cm³
  • Solubility: freely soluble in water below 38°C

Benefits / Claims
Can be used in direct compression, wet granulation and dry granulation Good for improving tablet hardness.
Suitable for
Tablet
Buccal
Chewable
Oral Suspensions
Oral Syrup
Oral Solutions
Lotion
Modified Release specials

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