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Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) gel is a multifunctional material with a wide range of applications in various industries. HPMC is a semi-synthetic, inert, water-soluble polymer derived from cellulose. When used to make gels, it exhibits unique properties that make it suitable for a variety of uses.
water into a clear or slightly turbid colloidal solution
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.
Beyond water, HEC exhibits limited solubility in organic solvents, preferring polar and protic solvents such as alcohols and acetone. Its solubility in these solvents is often enhanced when combined with water, forming a hydrogel. Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) is a non-ionic cellulose ether derived from natural cellulose, a widely abundant polymer found in plant cell walls. It finds extensive application in various industries due to its unique properties, including solubility in cold and hot water, film-forming ability, and excellent thickening capacity. The synthesis of HPMC is a complex process that involves several steps, each crucial for achieving the desired quality and characteristics.