Hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC) is a derivative of cellulose with both water solubility and organic solubility.
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| Country | Status | Matched Term |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Approved | Hydroxypropyl cellulose |
| European Union | Approved | Hydroxypropyl cellulose |
| Australia and New Zealand | Approved | Hydroxypropyl cellulose |
| Philippines | Approved | Hydroxypropyl Cellulose |
| Austria | Approved | Hydroxypropyl cellulose |
| Belgium | Approved | Hydroxypropyl cellulose |
| Bulgaria | Approved | Hydroxypropyl cellulose |
| Cyprus | Approved | Hydroxypropyl cellulose |
| Czech Republic | Approved | Hydroxypropyl cellulose |
| Denmark | Approved | Hydroxypropyl cellulose |
| Estonia | Approved | Hydroxypropyl cellulose |
| Finland | Approved | Hydroxypropyl cellulose |
| France | Approved | Hydroxypropyl cellulose |
| Germany | Approved | Hydroxypropyl cellulose |
| Greece | Approved | Hydroxypropyl cellulose |
| Hungary | Approved | Hydroxypropyl cellulose |
| Ireland | Approved | Hydroxypropyl cellulose |
| Italy | Approved | Hydroxypropyl cellulose |
| Latvia | Approved | Hydroxypropyl cellulose |
| Lithuania | Approved | Hydroxypropyl cellulose |
| Luxembourg | Approved | Hydroxypropyl cellulose |
| Malta | Approved | Hydroxypropyl cellulose |
| Netherlands | Approved | Hydroxypropyl cellulose |
| Poland | Approved | Hydroxypropyl cellulose |
| Portugal | Approved | Hydroxypropyl cellulose |
| Romania | Approved | Hydroxypropyl cellulose |
| Slovakia | Approved | Hydroxypropyl cellulose |
| Slovenia | Approved | Hydroxypropyl cellulose |
| Spain | Approved | Hydroxypropyl cellulose |
| Sweden | Approved | Hydroxypropyl cellulose |
| United Kingdom | Approved | Hydroxypropyl cellulose |
| Australia | Approved | Hydroxypropyl cellulose |
| New Zealand | Approved | Hydroxypropyl cellulose |
E463 - Hydroxypropyl cellulose: Emulsifiers and Stabilizers - Cellulose and derivatives
E463 - Hydroxypropyl cellulose: Banned in Australia. Hydroxypropyl cellulose is quite soluble, and can be fermented in the large intestine. Large concentrations can cause intestinal problems, such as bloating, constipation and diarrhea. Avoid it.
E463 - Hydroxypropyl cellulose: Hydroxypropylcellulose is prepared from cellulose, the main polysaccharide and constituent of wood and all plant structures. Commercially prepared from wood and chemically propylated. Many different uses, mainly as thickening agent, but also as filler, dietary fibre, anti clumping agent and emulsfier. Similar as cellulose, but better soluble in water. many different products.
E463 - Hydroxypropyl cellulose: Not permitted in Australia.
E463 - Hydroxypropyl cellulose: Cellulose is a by-product of cotton production GM-cotton is grown on a large scale in many countries and primarily in the USA, China and India. One may assume that a certain portion of cotton raw materials stem from GM plants. In the EU, numerous GM cotton plants are approved for use as food and feed. Cellulose and other additives derived from these GM cotton plants also are approved.
Cellulose hydroxypropyl ether
Modified cellulose
Hydroxypropyl ether of cellulose
Hydroxypropylcellulose
Oxypropylated cellulose
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