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In ophthalmology it is used due to its good wetting properties, excellent tissue and endothelium protection, efficient volume replacement and quick removal. Specifically, it can be used to wet the cornea during cataract, corneal or retinal procedures.
- The Versatile Applications of Hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC)
Answer: HPMC is widely used in building materials, coatings, synthetic resins, ceramics, medicine, food, textile, agriculture, cosmetics, tobacco and other industries. HPMC by use can be divided into: construction grade, food grade and pharmaceutical grade. At present, most of the domestic construction grade, in the construction grade, the amount of putty powder glue is very large, about 90% is used to do putty powder, the rest is used to do cement mortar and glue.
The use of HPMC as a feed additive is considered safe for the environment.


But, there are some potential disadvantages that are not immediately obvious. HPMC is listed as a food ingredient — E464 — which means that recommended daily maximum quantities must be defined. HPMC undergoes a rigorous manufacturing process involving the synthetic — and not natural — alteration of cellulose. During production, various highly reactive, harmful or toxic substances are used that must be removed and disposed after production, including propylene oxide (which is considered to be carcinogenic) and chloromethane.
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