Hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC)

■ Chemical Description

--Hydroxypropyl-cellulose (abbr. HPC)

■ CAS No. : 9004-64-2

■ Molecular and Structural Formula C₃₆H₇₀O₁₉

■ Characteristics

--A white Powder, no odor or taste;

--Solubility in water, polar organic solvent

■ Specification

No	Tests	Specification
1	Hydroxypropyl %	60-66
2	Moisture %	≤5
3	Ash %	≤0.5
4	PH	5.0-8.5
5	Viscosity mpa.s	75-6500

■ Application

-- In industry mainly as disperser to produce PVC with suspension-method;

--Used as thickening agent in oil-dissolving coating, glue bond, ink, cosmetics, paint remover, dry cells etc;

-- Used as controlled releaser in air freshening agent, solid spice, lavatory deodorant etc;

--Used as fiber treatment agent, mixer of sand slurry and cement as well as coating agent for paper, protecting film for metal surface;

--Used in pharmaceutical industry as cohesive agent, pill coating and low release agent

--Used as fresh-keeper for food, fruit and vegetables and surface decoration for pastry, candy, chocolate

■ Packaging and Storage

--Packed in 25,50 kg drum;

--Stored in dry place at room temperature;

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