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Another important property is its ability to form films. When applied as a coating or binder, HPMC can create a continuous and flexible barrier, which is particularly advantageous in pharmaceutical applications for controlled drug release.

In the pharmaceutical industry, HPMC plays a critical role as an excipient in drug formulations. Its ability to create sustained-release formulations allows for the extended release of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), optimizing therapeutic outcomes. HPMC provides controlled release by forming a gel-like matrix upon contact with body fluids, which regulates the dissolution and absorption rates of drugs.

Since it is used as an additive it has been assigned an E number. Vitamin C (found in a vast number of other products) is also used as an additive and has an E number too. It is important to be aware that only a handful of E numbers have a particularly bad reputation and they are usually colourings or artificial flavours. Many E numbers are naturally occurring substances - even oxygen has an E number (E948).