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Is Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Acetate Succinate vegetarian?

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Acetate Succinate

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Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Acetate Succinate is a semi-synthetic cellulose derivative used as a film-forming and coating agent, produced by chemically modifying plant-derived cellulose with acetate and succinate groups.

Also known as HPMCAS
INCI name Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Acetate Succinate
CAS number 71138-97-1
CosIng ID 56830
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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