Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Wholesale

Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose is an inert viscoelastic polymer used as a thickener, stabilizer, emulsifier, film coating, and suspension aid.

Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose (HPMC) belongs to the class of cellulose ethers. HPMC is a hydrophilic (water-soluble), biodegradable, and biocompatible polymer with a wide range of applications in drug delivery, dyes and coatings, cosmetics, adhesives, paints, agriculture, and textiles.

HPMC Applications

HPMC can be used as thickener, dispersant, emulsifier and film-forming agent.
Industrial grade products are widely used in daily-use chemicals, electronics, synthetic rubber, construction, coatings and other industries.

For the formulation of construction materials, it can be used

1) Binder and joint mix for gypsum-based adhesive tape;
2) Cement-based masonry and foundation bonding;
3) Gypsum board based mortar;
4) Cement-based stucco structures;
5) Paint and paint stripper formulations.

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HPMC is an essential component in construction materials such as cement, plaster, and tile adhesives. It improves workability, water retention, and adhesion, leading to better performance and durability of the finished products.

HPMC serves as a thickening agent, emulsifier, and film-former. It enhances the texture, stability, and performance of lotions, creams, shampoos, and other products.

As a derivative of cellulose, HPMC is derived from natural, renewable sources.

HPMC is a hydrophilic polymer that is widely used in various industries due to its ability to attract and retain water, enhancing the hydration and moisture retention of products.

It is biodegradable and environmentally friendly, making it a sustainable choice for various applications, from pharmaceuticals to construction materials.

HPMC is a non-ionic cellulose ether, which means it does not react with ions in the formulation. This makes it compatible with a wide range of chemicals and ingredients, ensuring stability and consistency.

One of the key characteristics of HPMC is its solubility in cold water. This makes it easy to use in various applications, as it can be readily dissolved and integrated into aqueous solutions.

As an effective thickening agent, HPMC can significantly enhance the viscosity of solutions, which is beneficial for applications in food products, cosmetics, and construction materials like cement and plaster.

HPMC product characteristics

(1) Salt resistance: HPMC is a nonionic cellulose ether, not a polyelectrolyte, so it is more stable in aqueous solutions with metal salts or organic electrolytes, but excessive electrolytes will produce gels and precipitates.
(2) Surface activity: HPMC solution has the role of surface activity, can be used as a colloid protective agent, emulsifier, dispersant.
(3) Thermal gelation: When HPMC solution is heated to a certain temperature, it will become opaque and produce gel and precipitation, but it will return to the initial solution state when it continues to cool down. The temperature at which gel and precipitate are formed depends mainly on its type, concentration and heating speed.
(4) PH stability: acidic or alkaline conditions hardly affect the viscosity of HPMC solution, and the PH value is within the range of 3.0-11.0.
PH value in the range of 3.0-11.0 is relatively stable.
(5) Water retention: HPMC is an efficient water retention agent, widely used in ceramics, building materials and many other aspects.
(6) Adhesion: HPMC is a high-performance cementitious material used in paints, paper, tobacco products, ceramic products and so on.