Chemical Substance - Hydroxyethyl cellulose

NHPID name:

Hydroxyethyl cellulose

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Proper name(s):

Cellulose, 2-hydroxyethyl ether

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Roles

Purposes:

Binder , Coating Agent , Emulsifying Agent , Gelling Agent , Lubricant , Stabilizing Agent , Thickening Agent , Viscosity Increasing Agent

Restrictions:

Reference:

UNAVA

Rationale:

A non-NHP because not a naturally occurring substance included in Schedule 1 of the NHP Regulations.

Reference: NNHPD