Hydroxypropyl cellulose
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<materials by composition> > organic material > plastic (organic material) > <plastic by property> > thermoplastic > cellulosic > cellulose ether
Descripción
Hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC) is a water-soluble cellulose ether used as an emulsifier, thickener, and suspending agent in many types of solutions. In conservation, HPC is used as a consolidant for leather afflicted by "red rot", and as a fixative for pigments and dyes.
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Otros términos
- HPC [en]
- hydroxypropylcellulose [en]
- cellulose, hydroxypropyl [en]