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2. Hydroxyethyl cellulose - Wikipedia

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   Hydroxyethyl cellulose is a gelling and thickening agent derived from cellulose. It is widely used in cosmetics, cleaning solutions, and other household products. [1] Hydroxyethyl cellulose and methyl cellulose are frequently used with hydrophobic drugs in capsule formulations, to improve the drugs' dissolution in the gastrointestinal fluids.

3. Thickening agent - Wikipedia

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   Potato starch slurry Roux. A thickening agent or thickener is a substance which can increase the viscosity of a liquid without substantially changing its other properties. Edible thickeners are commonly used to thicken sauces, soups, and puddings without altering their taste; thickeners are also used in paints, inks, explosives, and cosmetics.

4. Grease (lubricant) - Wikipedia

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   A true grease consists of an oil or other fluid lubricant that is mixed with a thickener, typically a soap, to form a solid or semisolid. [1] Greases are usually shear-thinning or pseudo-plastic fluids, which means that the viscosity of the fluid is reduced under shear stress. After sufficient force to shear the grease has been applied, the ...

5. List of cleaning products - Wikipedia

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   This is a list of cleaning products and agents. Cleaning agents are substances (usually liquids, powders, sprays, or granules) used to remove dirt, including dust, stains, bad smells, and clutter on surfaces. Purposes of cleaning agents include health, beauty, removing offensive odor, and avoiding the spread of dirt and contaminants to oneself ...

6. Zinc stearate - Wikipedia

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   It is widely used as a release agent for the production of many kinds of objects: rubber, polyurethane, polyester processing system, powder metallurgy. These applications exploit its "non-stick" properties. [3] In cosmetics, zinc stearate is a lubricant and thickening agent used to improve texture. [4]

7. Methyl cellulose - Wikipedia

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   This may be used in the fixing of delicate pieces of art as well as in book conservation to loosen and clean off old glue from spines and bookboards. [citation needed] Methyl cellulose is the main ingredient in many wallpaper pastes. It is also used as a binder in pastel crayons and also as a binder in medications. Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose ...

8. Xanthan gum - Wikipedia

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   Xanthan gum (/ ˈ z æ n θ ə n /) is a polysaccharide with many industrial uses, including as a common food additive.It is an effective thickening agent and stabilizer that prevents ingredients from separating.

9. Sodium polyacrylate - Wikipedia

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   Sodium polyacrylate is commonly used in detergents as a chelating agent. [13] A chelating agent is used in detergents because it has the ability to neutralize heavy metals that can be found in dirt, water, and other substances that could be in clothes. The addition of sodium polyacrylate makes detergent more effective when cleaning clothes.