As a pharmaceutical excipient, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (HPMC) can be used as a thickener, dispersant, emulsifier and film-forming agent. It can be used as film coating and adhesive in pharmaceutical tablets, which can significantly improve the dissolution speed of drugs and can enhance the waterproof of tablets. It can also be used as suspension, ophthalmic preparations, skeleton tablets and floating tablets and other controlled release preparations.
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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
1、Water retention: water retention is enhanced, which can solve the problems of cement or gypsum building materials drying too fast, poor hardening or cracking due to insufficient hydration.
2、Operation: It can enhance the plasticity of mortar and improve the coating efficiency in construction projects.
3、Bonding: Due to the enhanced plasticity of mortar, it can make mortar better bonded to the substrate.
4、Anti-slip：Because of its thickening effect, it can prevent the slipping problem between mortar and substrate in construction project.
Tile Adhesive
Good water retention:Extended open time will make tiling more efficient.
Improved adhesion and anti-slip:Especially suitable for heavy tiles.
Better workability:Ensures lubricity and plasticity of the plaster, mortar construction is easier and faster.
Cement plaster/dry mix mortar
Easy dry-mix formulation due to cold water solubility: clumping can be easily avoided, ideal for thick tiles.
Good water retention:Prevents loss of liquid into the substrate and maintains the right amount of water in the mixture, thus ensuring a longer concrete setting time.
Increased water requirement:Increased open time, larger spray area and more economical formulations.
-Easier spreading due to increased consistency and improved resistance to sagging.
Wall putty
-Water retention:Maximizes the water content in the paste.
Sag resistance:Avoids wrinkling when laying thicker coats.
Increase mortar volume:Depending on the weight of the dry mixture and proper formulation, HPMC can increase mortar volume
Exterior Insulation Systems (EIFS)
. Improve adhesion.
Good wetting ability on EPS boards and substrates.
Reduces air entry and moisture absorption.
Self-leveling
Prevents water seepage and substance deposition.
-Low viscosity, does not affect paste fluidity
HPMC's water retention improves surface finish properties, the
Crack Filler
-Better workability: proper thickness and plasticity.
-Water retention ensures longer working time
-Anti-sagging: improves mortar bonding ability.
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