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Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Phthalate

What is Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Phthalate?

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Phthalate (HPMCP), is a phthalic acid ester of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. [1]

Uses

In the pharmaceutical industry, hypromellose phthalate is used as a coating agent for tablets and granules. [1]



History

Unknown

Other Ingredient Information

Products containing Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Phthalate


The percentage represents the approximate total number of food products from UPC Food Search's data that contain the ingredient, "Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Phthalate".
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, Chemical (Synthetic) Sources

Natural or Artificial?

 Artificial

References
  1. Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Phthalate - Drugs.com

Aliases (Also Known As)

None found

Revision History

Action User Date/Time
Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchNovember 6, 2012 @ 7:55 AM

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