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hydroxyéthyl cellulose. In pharmaceuticals, HEC gels are used in topical formulations such as gels, creams, and ointments for their ability to deliver active ingredients to the skin in a controlled and sustained manner. In food products, HEC gels are used as thickeners and stabilizers in products such as sauces, dressings, and desserts to improve texture and mouthfeel.
Intraocularly, hpmc is used as a volume substitute for the aqueous humor to maintain anterior segment integrity and anatomical spaces during intraocular interventions, to protect intraocular tissues (i.e. the corneal endothelium), to sustain corneal transparency as well as for the lubrication of intraocular lenses (IOL) and surgical instruments.
Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (E 464) is currently authorised as a feed additive for all animal species, without a minimum and a maximum content. It is also authorised, quantum satis, for use as a food additive.
If you’re looking for cellulose ethers as a functional additive in your dry mortar mixes, you may be wondering about the differences between hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (HPMC) and methyl cellulose (MC). Both HPMC and MC are cellulose-based polymers derived from plant cellulose. They’re non-toxic, biodegradable and non-carcinogenic. So what’s the difference between them? In this article, we’ll explore the key differences between HPMC and MC and help you decide which one is right for your needs.
HPMC can serve several functions in baked goods such as:1, 2

hpmc applications. HPMC is also resistant to enzymatic degradation, making it suitable for high-temperature processing and long shelf-life products. Additionally, HPMC is non-toxic and hypoallergenic, ensuring its safety for consumption.