Products Description
HPMC (Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose) is a water-soluble cellulose ether derived from natural cellulose through chemical modification. It boasts key properties like thickening, binding, film-forming, and stabilizing, making it widely used across industries. In construction, it enhances water retention and adhesion in mortars and coatings. For food applications, it serves as a safe thickener and emulsifier in sauces and baked goods. In cosmetics, it adjusts viscosity in lotions and shampoos, while in pharmaceuticals, it acts as a binder for tablets. With excellent cold-water solubility, stability against pH and electrolytes, and compliance with international standards (e.g., FDA), HPMC is a versatile solution for various formulations. Available in different viscosity grades and purity levels (industrial, food, pharmaceutical), it offers flexibility to meet diverse customer needs.
Specification
Product Characteristics
1. Water Solubility
Dissolves in cold water to form clear, viscous solutions (insoluble in hot water above a certain temperature).
2. Thermal Gelation
Forms a reversible gel when heated, which is crucial for applications requiring temperature-responsive properties (e.g., construction materials).
3.Film Formation
Creates flexible, transparent films with good adhesion, suitable for coatings and packaging in food and pharmaceutical industries.
4. Stability
Resistant to most electrolytes and pH changes, ensuring consistency in various formulations.
Exhibits excellent compatibility with other additives (e.g., polymers, surfactants).
5.Non-Toxic and Biodegradable
Food-grade and pharmaceutical-grade HPMC is safe for human contact, meeting regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, EU regulations).
6.Controllable Viscosity
Available in various viscosity grades to tailor performance for different applications (low viscosity for cosmetics; high viscosity for construction).
7. Hydrophilic-Lipophilic Balance
Amphiphilic nature allows it to stabilize emulsions and improve moisture retention in products.
Application
1. Construction Industry
Acts as a thickener, water-retaining agent, and binder in mortar, plaster, and cement-based products.
Improves workability (ease of application) and adhesion, reducing cracking and enhancing durability.
Used in dry-mix construction materials (e.g., tile adhesives, joint compounds) and waterproof coatings.
2. Cosmetics
Functions as a stabilizer, thickener, and film-forming agent in creams, lotions, shampoos, and gels.
Enhances product consistency and texture, providing a smooth application feel.
Used in toothpaste to control viscosity and improve suspension of active ingredients.
3. Food Grade
Serves as a thickener, emulsifier, and stabilizer in processed foods (e.g., soups, sauces, bakery products).
Acts as a film-forming agent in coatings for candies or as a dietary fiber additive.
Used in low-fat products to improve texture and mouthfeel.
Products Description
Viscosity Range: 500-200,000 mPa・s (different viscosities are suitable for various application scenarios
Purity Grades: Industrial grade, Food grade, Pharmaceutical grade.
Packaging: 25kg/bag (kraft paper bags or paper-plastic composite bags), customizable.
Advantage
why choose us?
Excellent product quality, stable production capacity, and support for customized requirements.
Provide testing reports, MSDS and other documents, in full compliance with export standards.
Free samples are available for testing to help customers verify product performance.
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FAQ
Q1: Can I get samples?
A: Yes, we can supply free sample, you pay for the freight charge only.
Q2: How to pay?
A: PI will be sent firstly after our aligned products specification. Payment by T/T, LC.
Q3: How is your MOQ?
A: Normally speaking, our MOQ is 1kg. But we can also accept less quantity such as 100g on the condition that sample charge is100% paid.
Q4: How can you guarantee the quality of your products?
1. Our staff are all experienced in chemical products or related major background, they are well trained before quotation.
2. Free sample or pre-shipment sample are available for our new cooperation before you place commercial order. We are sure the same specification commercial products as sample to customers
3. Third Party Inspection like SGS can be arranged according to your requirement before shipping.
How To Cooperate With Us?
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