Hydroxyethyl cellulose (5500 MPa.s at 2%)Product ingredient for Hydroxyethyl cellulose

Name
Hydroxyethyl cellulose (5500 MPa.s at 2%)
Drug Entry
Hydroxyethyl cellulose

Hydroxyethyl cellulose is a polysaccharide derivative with gel thickening, emulsifying, bubble-forming, water-retaining and stabilizing properties. It is used as a key ingredient in many household cleaning products, lubricants and cosmetics due to its non-ionic and water-soluble nature. It is often used as an ingredient in ophthalmic pharmaceutical preparations such as artificial tear solutions and adjunct agent in topical drug formulations to facilitate the delivery of drugs with hydrophobic character.

Accession Number
DBSALT001915
Structure
Synonyms
Hydroxyethyl cellulose (4500-6500 MPa.s for 2% aqueous solution) / Hydroxyethyl cellulose (5500 MPa.s for 2% aqueous solution) / Hydroxyethylcellulose (5500 MPa.s at 2%)
UNII
M825OX60H9
CAS Number
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Predicted Properties
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