HPMC Series Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose
RAW MATERIAL
HPMC

HPMC Series Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose

HPMC Series Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose is a white to pale cellulose ether powder with excellent water retention, thickening, dispersion, emulsification and adhesion properties for a wide range of industrial applications.

Chemical Name
Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose
Molecular Weight
324.285
Molecular Formula
C12H20O10
EINECS
618-389-6
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Product Description

HPMC Series Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose is a white to pale powder widely used in industrial formulations. It provides excellent water retention, good workability, dispersion, emulsification, thickening and adhesion properties. HPMC is also non-ionic and offers good stability in detergent formulations. Typical applications include construction materials, paints, synthetic resins, shampoos and daily chemicals, textiles, petrochemical products and electronics.
PRODUCT PARAMETERS

General Parameters

Appearance
White to pale powder
Working Surface
Excellent
Paste Workability
Easy to paste
Tool Adhesion
Non-sticky
Bubble Formation
No bubbling
Water Retention
Very good
Shrinkage & Crack Resistance
Good
KEY PROPERTIES

Product Characteristics

Excellent solubility in cold and hot water.
Non-ionic cellulose ether.
Provides excellent water retention.
Good dispersion and emulsification properties.
Provides thickening and adhesion performance.
Good formulation stability.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Specification Data

Specification Value
Appearance White to off-white powder
pH Value 5.0–8.0
Viscosity 50–200,000 mPa·s depending on grade
Fineness About 100% through 80 mesh; 98.5% through 100 mesh
Moisture ≤ 5.0%
Ash ≤ 5.0%
APPLICATIONS

Typical Uses

Used in construction material formulations.
Used in paint and coating formulations.
Used in synthetic resin applications.
Used in shampoos and other daily chemical products.
Used in textile processing applications.
Used in petrochemical and electronics applications.
STORAGE & HANDLING

Handling Guidance

Store in sealed packaging in a dry place away from direct sunlight, moisture and incompatible chemical materials.
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