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HPMC
Products . Cellulose Ethers . HPMC
HPMC
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Product Description:
hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (HPMC)is a multifunctional polymer that serves as a thickener, binder, and stabilizer in diverse industries such as construction, pharmaceuticals, food, and cosmetics. It improves workability, texture, and provides controlled release in various formulations.
Properties
- Physical Appearance: It is a white to slightly off-white, odorless, and tasteless, free-flowing fibrous or granular powder.
- Solubility: HPMC dissolves in cold water to form colloidal solutions.
- Thermal Gelation: Solutions of HPMC exhibit reversible gelation when heated, forming a semi-flexible, non-flowable mass.
- Non-ionic: As a non-ionic polymer, it does not complex with ionic species.
Application
- Cosmetics: Lotions, creams, gels, and hair care products.
- Food Industry: As a vegan alternative to gelatin and a gluten replacement in baking.
- Pharmaceuticals: In eye drops for dry eye syndrome and as a binder in supplements and other medicines.
- Construction: In tile adhesives, cement renders, and gypsum products to improve water retention and workability.
- Other Industries: Detergents, cleaners, paints, and coatings.