Hydroxypropyl Cellulose LF (HPC LF)
CAS Number: 9004-64-2
Hydroxypropyl Cellulose LF is a low-viscosity grade of HPC with a 2% aqueous viscosity of approximately 75–150 mPa·s, primarily used as a binder in tablet and granule formulations. It dissolves in both water and organic solvents and exhibits thermoplastic properties, making it suitable for hot melt extrusion processes in addition to conventional manufacturing.
Technical Specifications
| appearance | White to slightly yellowish powder |
| pH (1% solution) | 5.0–8.5 |
| heavy metals (ppm) | ≤10 |
| loss on drying (%) | ≤5.0 |
| viscosity 2% aq. (mPa·s) | 75–150 |
| hydroxypropoxy content (%) | 53.4–77.5 |
Applications
- Wet granulation binder
- Hot melt extrusion binder
- Film coating polymer
- Immediate release tablet binder
- Extrusion-spheronization aid
Key Features
- Thermoplastic for hot melt extrusion
- Soluble in water and organic solvents
- Excellent granule strength
- USP/NF, EP, JP compliant
Send Inquiry
CAS Number
9004-64-2
Category
Pharmaceutical ExcipientsAvailability
In StockSample
Dispatched within 5 days
More in Pharmaceutical Excipients
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C, Pharmaceutical Grade)
50-81-7
Benzyl Alcohol (Pharmaceutical Grade Preservative)
100-51-6
Calcium Stearate (Pharmaceutical Grade)
1592-23-0
Carnauba Wax (Pharmaceutical Grade)
8015-86-9
Cellulose Acetate Phthalate (CAP)
9004-38-0
Citric Acid (Pharmaceutical Grade)
77-92-9
Colloidal Silicon Dioxide (Aerosil 200)
7631-86-9
Copovidone VA64 (Kollidon VA64)
25086-89-9