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Mesh term Methylcellulose

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Cellulose

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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.

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Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium

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Mesh term Methylcellulose

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