Thickener, binder, and emulsifier.Hydroxypropyl cellulose is used as an emulsifier, stabilizer, whipping aid and thickener. It is also used as a binder in ceramics and glazes, additive in hair and cosmetic products and blow-molded bottles. Further, it is used in contact lens wetting solutions, as a formulation aid and texturizer for foods. In addition, it serves as a topical ophthalmic protectant and lubricant. It acts as a disintegrant and a binder in tablets. It is also utilized as a sieving matrix for DNA separations by capillary and microchip electrophoresis.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.