Hydroxyethyl cellulose

Authors:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

CAS No: 9004-62-0; Cellulose glycol ether; HEC; Hydroxyaethylcellulose; Hydroxyethyl cellulose; Hydroxyethylcellulose Ph.Eur.7

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Hydroxyethyl celluloses are cellulose ethers which are used as water-soluble, highly effective thickening and binding agents. Their properties are essentially dependent on the average degree of substitution and the chain length of the molecule. They are produced by etherification of cellulose with ethylene oxide.

A gel is formed by swelling the substance in water. Further dilution produces a colloidal solution.

Spectrum of actionThis section has been translated automatically.

Hydroxyethylcellulose 250: Oral solution, lubricating gels, wound gels, nose and eye drops

Hydroxyethylcellulose 5000: Lubricating and wound gels, skin gels for facial skin

Hydroxyethylcellulose 10 000: Wound gels, skin gels for facial skin, in adhesive gels for oral mucosa therapeutics

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles