Chemical Substance - Hypromellose
NHPID name:
Hypromellose
Reference:
Proper name(s):
Common name(s):
Category:
Approved Chemical Name
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Roles
Non-medicinal
Purposes:
Adhesive
,
Binder
,
Coating Agent
,
Controlled Release Vehicle
,
Diluent
,
Disintegrant
,
Dispersing Agent
,
Dissolution Enhancing Agent
,
Emulsion Stabilizer
,
Encapsulating Agent
,
Film Former
,
Gelling Agent
,
Lubricant
,
Stabilizing Agent
,
Thickening Agent
,
Viscosity Increasing Agent
,
Viscosity Increasing Agent - Aqueous
Restrictions:
General
Detail:
In topical products up to 36%, unless additional evidence for safety is submitted.
Reference:
Non-NHP
Rationale:
A non-NHP because not a naturally occurring substance included in Schedule 1 of the NHP Regulations
Reference: NNHPD