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MeSH Heading: Methylcellulose
Tree Number(s): D09.698.365.180.663
Unique ID: D008747
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D008747
Annotation: used in pharm & cosmetic indust; also a cathartic
Scope Note: Methylester of cellulose. Methylcellulose is used as an emulsifying and suspending agent in cosmetics, pharmaceutics and the chemical industry. It is used therapeutically as a bulk laxative.
Entry Term(s): BFL; Celevac; Cellothyl; Cellulone; Citrucel; Cologel; Dacryolarmes; Methocel; Methyl Cellulose; Muciplasma
CAS Type 1 Name: Cellulose, methyl ether
Date Established: 1966/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2016/07/01

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