While HPMC is generally considered safe, some people may experience mild side effects, especially when consumed in high doses. These side effects may include gastrointestinal discomfort, bloating, or diarrhea. However, these effects are usually mild and short-lived and disappear once supplementation is stopped or the dose is reduced.



hydroxyethylcellulose for sale. Additionally, hydroxyethylcellulose is often used in gluten-free baking as a substitute for traditional thickeners such as xanthan gum or guar gum.

The additive consists of pure HPMC and is free from any other added components. It is intended to be used as a technological additive (group: emulsifier, stabiliser, thickener, gelling agent and binder) in feedingstuffs for all animal species.


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Answer: The powder loss of putty powder is mainly related to the quality of hydrated lime (calcium hydroxide) and has little to do with HPMC. A low calcium content in hydrated lime and an inappropriate ratio of CaO to Ca(OH)2 can both cause powder loss. If there is some relation to HPMC, it would be that poor water retention of HPMC can also cause powder loss. For specific reasons, please refer to question 9.
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(3) Sustained release agent:
In some vitamin preparations, sustained release of the active ingredient is required to prolong its absorption in the body. HPMC can be used to control the release rate of vitamins, ensuring stable, sustained release over time.
No data are available concerning the ADME of modified celluloses in the target animal species. However, the absence of significant metabolism in the rat and the human indicates that, despite an increase of water solubility, the etherification of cellulose would strongly limit the action of microbial cellulases. Consequently, the FEEDAP Panel considers that the lack of digestibility of these compounds in monogastric mammals, poultry and fish is likely to occur. In ruminants and hindgut animals (rabbit and horse), it cannot be excluded that the rich and complex microbiota would allow a limited enzymatic attack of these structures.

hpmc viscosity. The viscosity of HPMC also influences the setting time and strength development of cement-based products, making it a crucial additive in the construction industry.