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'''Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose''' ([[E number|E464]]) is an [[emulsifier]], [[Thickening agent|thickening]] and suspending agent, and an alternative to animal gelatin.<ref>[http://www.ams.usda.gov/nop/NationalList/TAPReviews/HPMethylcellulose.pdf NOSB TAP Review Compiled by OMRI: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose]</ref> It is a solid, and is a slightly off-white to beige powder in appearance and may be formed into granules. The compound forms [[colloid]]s when dissolved in water. Although non-toxic, it is combustible and can react vigorously with [[oxidising agent]]s.<ref>[http://www.pcl.ox.ac.uk/MSDS/HY/hydroxypropyl_methyl_cellulose.html Safety data for hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose]</ref>

The [[CAS registry number]] of hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose is 9004-65-3.

==See also==
*[[Methylcellulose]]
*[[Hydroxypropyl cellulose]]

== References ==
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[[Category:Polysaccharides]]
[[Category:Thickening agents]]
[[Category:Food additives]]
[[Category:Cellulose]]
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