Below is a concise overview of the industries where each of the listed cellulose derivatives is used, based on their chemical properties and applications. These align with the industries mentioned in the context of Green Agrochem – Cellulose Unit, such as food, pharmaceuticals, paints, dry-mix mortars, ceramics, oil drilling, and daily-use chemicals.

1. Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose (HPMC)

  • Industries Used:
    • Construction (dry-mix mortars, tile adhesives, plasters)
    • Pharmaceuticals (tablets, syrups, coatings)
    • Food (sauces, baked goods, ice cream)
    • Cosmetics (shampoos, lotions, toothpaste)
    • Paints/Coatings (water-based paints, emulsions)

2. Methyl Cellulose (MC)

  • Industries Used:
    • Food (dairy products, sauces, meat analogs)
    • Pharmaceuticals (tablets, suspensions, emulsions)
    • Construction (mortars, plasters)
    • Cosmetics (toothpaste, creams, shampoos)
    • Industrial (adhesives, paper coatings)

3. Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC)

  • Industries Used:
    • Paints/Coatings (water-based paints, inks)
    • Cosmetics (shampoos, conditioners, gels)
    • Pharmaceuticals (topical gels, eye drops, suspensions)
    • Construction (mortars, tile adhesives)
    • Oil Drilling (drilling muds)

4. Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC)

  • Industries Used:
    • Food (ice cream, sauces, baked goods)
    • Pharmaceuticals (tablets, suspensions, ointments)
    • Cosmetics (toothpaste, shampoos, creams)
    • Industrial (detergents, paper coatings, textiles)
    • Oil Drilling (drilling fluids, Polyanionic Cellulose variant)

5. Ethyl Cellulose (EC)

  • Industries Used:
    • Pharmaceuticals (tablet coatings, drug delivery systems)
    • Food (flavor encapsulation, protective coatings)
    • Cosmetics (nail polish, hair sprays)
    • Industrial (ceramics, inks, adhesives)
    • Paints/Coatings (specialty water-resistant coatings)

6. Low Substitute Hydroxypropyl Cellulose (L-HPC)

  • Industries Used:
    • Pharmaceuticals (tablets, disintegrants)
    • Food (limited, as thickener or stabilizer)
    • Cosmetics/Industrial (niche controlled-release or coating applications)

7. High Substitute Hydroxypropyl Cellulose (H-HPC)

  • Industries Used:
    • Pharmaceuticals (tablets, coatings, syrups)
    • Food (beverages, sauces)
    • Cosmetics (gels, lotions, hair products)
    • Industrial (paints, coatings)

8. Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose Phthalate (HPMC-P)

  • Industries Used:
    • Pharmaceuticals (enteric coatings, drug delivery)
    • Nutraceuticals (protective coatings for acid-sensitive ingredients)
    • Research (pH-dependent delivery systems)

9. Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose Acetate Succinate (HPMCAS)

  • Industries Used:
    • Pharmaceuticals (enteric coatings, solubility enhancement for drugs)
    • Nutraceuticals (protective coatings for acid-sensitive compounds)
    • Research (advanced drug delivery systems)

10. Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC)

  • Industries Used:
    • Pharmaceuticals (tablets, suspensions, gels)
    • Food (dairy, bakery, meat products, anti-caking agent)
    • Cosmetics (toothpaste, creams, lotions)
    • Industrial (plastics, coatings, reinforcing agent)

11. Polyanionic Cellulose (PAC)

  • Industries Used:
    • Oil Drilling (drilling muds, fluid loss control)
    • Industrial (paints, coatings, water-based systems)
    • Pharmaceuticals/Cosmetics (limited use as thickener or stabilizer)