We are looking for methylcellulose suitable for cell culture. Can anyone recommend us some non- cytotoxic?

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cell type - human fibroblasts

Hi Klara, methylcellulose (MC) or hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (HPMC) are available non-toxic materials which are used e.g. in Food and Pharma Applications. Details about the various available grades are given in the document:

http://msdssearch.dow.com/PublishedLiteratureDOWCOM/dh_096d/0901b8038096d9ff.pdf and for sample request please use the 2nd link. https://www.dow.com/en-us/contact-us-cig

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