- HEC, on the other hand, is often used in paints and coatings as a thickener and rheology modifier
The FEEDAP Panel used the data provided by the applicant together with data from other sources, such as previous risk assessments by EFSA or other expert bodies, peer-reviewed scientific papers, to deliver the present output.
- The research and development wing of HPMC Limited is a hub of creativity and precision, where scientists work tirelessly to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Their groundbreaking discoveries have led to the creation of innovative drug delivery systems that improve patient compliance and therapeutic outcomes. By crafting tailor-made HPMC blends, HPMC Limited caters to the specific needs of different drugs, ensuring optimal efficacy and safety.
- Variational Autoencoders are a type of neural network architecture used for learning efficient data codings, typically for the purpose of generating new data instances that are similar to the training data. They operate on the principle of encoding input data into a latent space with a random, probabilistic encoding and then decoding it to reproduce the original input. This process not only allows for dimensionality reduction but also enables generative modeling.
- Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) is a versatile polymer that is used in a wide range of industries including pharmaceuticals, construction, and personal care products. It is commonly referred to as HPMC and has a unique HS code that is used for classifying and tracking the import and export of this material.
When the formulation is applied to a substrate, the water evaporates, and HPMC forms a continuous film on the surface. This film provides adhesion, cohesion, and improved workability to the construction material. The thickening property of HPMC is a result of its long and flexible polymer chains, which entangle and interact with other particles in the formulation, leading to increased viscosity.


redispersible polymer powder manufacturing process. The drying process may involve techniques such as spray drying, freeze drying, or oven drying, depending on the specific requirements of the final product.
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose is a white, odourless, tasteless powder made chemically through the modification of cellulose.
The applicant claims that the feed additive HPMC is specified to be manufactured to meet the specifications set for its use as a food additive. The main specifications as food and feed additive are: methoxyl groups ≥ 19 and ≤ 30%, hydroxypropoxyl groups ≥ 3 and ≤ 12%, loss on drying < 10%, sulfated ash < 1.5% (for products with viscosities of 50 mPa.s or above) or < 3% (for products with viscosities below 50 mPa.s). Five batches of the additive were analysed for some of the above specifications, resulting in: methoxyl groups (four batches) 23.5–29.2%, hydroxypropoxyl groups (four batches) 5.2–8.4%, loss on drying (one batch) 1.2% and sulfated ash (one batch) 0.6%. Only statements, without figures, of compliance with the specifications for some impurities (heavy metals, arsenic, solvents, microbial purity) were provided. Information on other impurities ((pesticides, dioxins, dioxin-like and non-dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls, mycotoxins, botanical impurities) was not provided.