Excipients for Oral & TopicalUSP/NFPh. Eur.JP
Hydroxypropyl Cellulose (HPC - All Grades)
Soluble binder, film former & thickener across multiple viscosity grades
Hydroxypropyl Cellulose (HPC) is a non-ionic water-soluble cellulose ether binder, film former, and thickener available across low, medium, & high viscosity grades.
infoProduct Description
Hydroxypropyl Cellulose (HPC) is a non-ionic, water-soluble cellulose ether used as a multifunctional pharmaceutical excipient in oral and topical formulations. Available in low, medium, and high viscosity grades to provide complete formulation flexibility for tablet binding, film coating, and topical gels.
starsKey Features & Advantages
- task_altNon-ionic water-soluble cellulose ether
- task_altAvailable in multiple viscosity grades (low, medium, high)
- task_altFunctions as an effective tablet binder with strong adhesion
- task_altExcellent film-forming agent for coatings and topical films
- task_altActs as a thickener and viscosity modifier in gels, creams, and lotions
- task_altSoluble in water and organic solvents providing formulation flexibility
- task_altComplies with USP-NF, Ph. Eur., and JP
sciencePharmaceutical Applications
verifiedTablet Binding & Film Coating
verifiedTopical Gels, Creams & Lotions
fact_checkKey Specifications
Viscosity Range
Low, Medium, High Viscosity Grades
Solubility
Soluble in Water & Organic Solvents
verifiedQuality Assurance
Global GMP Compliant & Pharmacopeia Grade