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Hydroxypropyl Cellulose

What is Hydroxypropyl Cellulose?

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. [1]


History

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Other Ingredient Information

Products containing Hydroxypropyl Cellulose


The percentage represents the approximate total number of food products from UPC Food Search's data that contain the ingredient, "Hydroxypropyl Cellulose".
The data is calculated from UPC Food Search's product data only, and is not meant to reflect all food products regionally or globally.

Source(s) Derived From

 Plant Sources

Natural or Artificial?

 Natural

References
  1. Hydroxypropyl cellulose - Wikipedia

Aliases (Also Known As)


 HPC
Hydroxy Cellulose

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  • Natural
  • Natural & Possibly Unsafe
  • Artificial
  • Artificial & Possibly Unsafe
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources)
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) & Possibly Unsafe

Revision History

Action User Date/Time
Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchJanuary 10, 2010 @ 8:32 PM

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