Hydroxypropyl cellulose

هيدروكسي بروبيل سيلولوز

KindExcipient
ClassBinder
SynonymsHPC, Klucel, L-HPC (low-substituted, separate), Nisso HPC
Common uses / formsBinder in wet/dry granulation (2–6%); also film former and thickener
PropertiesNonionic cellulose ether; soluble in water and polar organics; low-substituted L-HPC is a separate disintegrant grade
CompendiaUSP, EP, BP, JP
Sourcing originsChina, Japan, USA
Dominant inbound routeHormuz
Indicative price band$$ ($10–100 / kg)
Indicative lead timemedium (50–80 days)
NotesDo not confuse HPC (binder) with L-HPC (disintegrant); organic-solvent solubility aids non-aqueous granulation
Indicative planning bands for reference/education — not supplier quotes. Sourcing routes reflect the dominant inbound lane to the Arab region.

Related substances (Binder)

Povidone K30 · Copovidone · Hypromellose (low-viscosity) · Gelatin · Maltodextrin · Methylcellulose

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Cite as: AUPAM Experts' Office, Hydroxypropyl cellulose — sourcing profile (Excipient) — AUPAM Data Bank, retrieved 2026-08-31, https://aupameo.org/datasets/databank/e-hydroxypropyl-cellulose.html