Hydroxypropyl cellulose

Product Description

 Hydroxypropyl cellulose
CAS number [9004-64-2]
 
Hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC) is a derivative of cellulose with both water solubility and organic solubility. It is used as a topical ophthalmic protectant and lubricant.
Lacrisert, manufactured by Aton Pharma, is a formulation of HPC used for artificial tears. It is used to treat medical conditions characterized by insufficient tear production such as keratoconjunctivitis sicca), recurrent corneal erosions, decreased corneal sensitivity, exposure and neuroparalytic keratitis. HPC is also used as a lubricant for artificial eyes.
 
As a food additive, HPC is used as a thickener and as an emulsion stabiliser with E number E463. In pharmaceuticals it is used as a disintegrant,[1] and a binder,[2] in tablets.
 
HPC is used as a sieving matrix for DNA separations by capillary and microchip electrophoresis