Hydroxypropyl Cellulose (CAS 9004-64-2): Comprehensive Product Guide

1. Product Specifications & Comparative Analysis

2. Key Applications & Functional Properties

Pharmaceutical Industry

• Matrix former for controlled-release tablets
• Binder in direct compression (5-15% w/w concentration)
• Film-coating agent with 2-4% solution viscosity

Food Technology

• Stabilizer in sauces (0.5-2.0% usage)
• Foam stabilizer in whipped toppings
• Thermoplastic extrusion aid

3. Industrial Use Cases

Pharmaceutical Tablet Coating

4-6% H-HPC solution in ethanol/water (80:20) achieves 2-3μm film thickness with 30-minute drying time at 45°C.

Cosmetic Formulations

0.8-1.2% concentration in hair gels provides 12-hour hold with pH stability (5.0-7.5).

4. Verified Customer Implementations

Case 1: PharmaTech Inc.

Challenge: Reduce tablet disintegration time from 45 to <10 minutes
Solution: 8% L-HPC in 500mg paracetamol tablets
Result: 8.2±1.3 min disintegration (USP 701)

Case 2: FoodSolutions Co.

Requirement: Stabilize low-fat mayonnaise
Implementation: 1.2% H-HPC with 0.5% xanthan gum
Outcome: 6-month shelf stability at 25°C

5. Technical Consultation & Ordering

Our HPC products meet USP/EP standards with batch-to-batch consistency (±2% viscosity variation). Available in 25kg fiber drums with COA/MSDS documentation.