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Inert Reassessment Document for Hydroxypropyl Guar Gum - Cas No. 39421-75-5

Hydroxypropyl guar gum is used as an inert ingredient as a thickener in pesticide formulations applied to growing crops only. Hydroxypropyl guar gum is used as an indirect food additive and as a sizing agent in textiltes/papers.

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Inert Reassessment Decision Document for Hydroxypropyl Guar Gum (PDF)(8 pp, 381 K)