E464

Functions: en:Emulsifier, en:Stabiliser, en:Thickener

Hypromellose -INN-, short for hydroxypropyl methylcellulose -HPMC-, is a semisynthetic, inert, viscoelastic polymer used as eye drops, as well as an excipient and controlled-delivery component in oral medicaments, found in a variety of commercial products.As a food additive, hypromellose is an emulsifier, thickening and suspending agent, and an alternative to animal gelatin. Its Codex Alimentarius code -E number- is E464. - Wikipedia

EFSA evaluation: Safety of a change in specifications for the food additive hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose -E 464- (2015-05-05)