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New technical information sheets for pharmaceutical (A-074, A-075, H-024, L-042)have been added.
Cellulose derivatives
Many kinds of plants live on planet Earth, and all of them contain a natural polymer, known as cellulose, which is their major component. Shin-Etsu produces a variety of cellulose derivatives and supplies for many customers for use in various applications.
Industrial
METOLOSE® is a nonionic water-soluble cellulose ether which is prepared from cellulose (pulp), a widely distributed natural material.
Pharmaceutical
Shin-Etsu Chemical began producing pharmaceutical excipients in 1962.
Food
METOLOSE® food grade is widely applied for various processed foods.
Personal Care
Methylcellulose and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose are non-ionic, water soluble thickener.
Warning Manual addition of cellulosic powders into flammable liquids may cause an explosion. Please take appropriate safety measures.