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Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose (HPMC) is a non-ionic, water-soluble cellulose ether widely used as a thickener, binder, and film-forming agent.
It appears as a white to off-white fibrous or granular powder with excellent water retention and thermal gelation properties.
Synonyms: Hypromellose, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Methocel (trade name), Cellulose Hydroxypropyl Methyl Ether.
CAS Number: 9004-65-3.
Scientific Formula: (C₆H₇O₂(OH)₃₋ₓ(OCH₃)ₓ(OCH₂CHOHCH₃)ᵧ)ₙ.
HPMC is soluble in cold water, forming a clear or slightly opalescent viscous solution.
It offers excellent thickening, emulsifying, stabilizing, binding, and film-coating properties.
Applications: Construction materials (tile adhesives, cement renders, gypsum products), pharmaceuticals (tablet binder and coating agent), food industry (stabilizer and thickener), cosmetics, paints, and detergents.
It improves workability, water retention, and open time in construction formulations.
Storage Conditions: Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area; protect from moisture and direct sunlight.
Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose (HPMC) is a non-ionic, water-soluble cellulose ether widely used as a thickener, binder, and film-forming agent.
It appears as a white to off-white fibrous or granular powder with excellent water retention and thermal gelation properties.
Synonyms: Hypromellose, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Methocel (trade name), Cellulose Hydroxypropyl Methyl Ether.
CAS Number: 9004-65-3.
Scientific Formula: (C₆H₇O₂(OH)₃₋ₓ(OCH₃)ₓ(OCH₂CHOHCH₃)ᵧ)ₙ.
HPMC is soluble in cold water, forming a clear or slightly opalescent viscous solution.
It offers excellent thickening, emulsifying, stabilizing, binding, and film-coating properties.
Applications: Construction materials (tile adhesives, cement renders, gypsum products), pharmaceuticals (tablet binder and coating agent), food industry (stabilizer and thickener), cosmetics, paints, and detergents.
It improves workability, water retention, and open time in construction formulations.
Storage Conditions: Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area; protect from moisture and direct sunlight.