Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose Manufacturer

Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (HPMC) belongs to the group of cellulose ethers in which the hydroxyl group has been replaced by one or more of the three hydroxyl groups present in the cellulose ring.HPMC is a hydrophilic (water-soluble), biodegradable, and biocompatible polymer with wide-ranging applications in the areas of drug delivery, dyestuffs and paints, cosmetics, adhesives, coatings, agriculture, and textiles.

Applications

HPMC is primarily used in construction materials such as tile adhesives and plasters as a rheological modifier and water retention agent.

Functionally, HPMC is very similar to HEMC (hydroxyethyl methyl cellulose). (Hydroxypropyl) methyl cellulose is used as a thickener for aqueous and non-aqueous systems, transparent films with grease resistance, adhesives, lubricants, space stabilizers, and water retention agents. Soluble in water, reversible gelation occurs when heated, nonionic, does not complex with ionic substances, surface active and enzyme resistant. The solution is pseudoplastic.