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Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose is widely used in building materials, coatings, synthetic resins, ceramics, pharmaceuticals, food, textiles, agriculture, cosmetics, tobacco and other industries.
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose is a gum formed by the reaction of propylene oxide and methyl chloride with alkali cellulose. it will gel as the temperature is increased in heating and upon cooling will liquefy. the gel temperature ranges from 60°c to 90°c, forming semifirm to mushy gels. it is used in bakery goods, dressings, breaded foods, and salad dressing mix for syneresis control, texture, and to provide hot viscosity.
| Items | Specifications | Results |
| Appearance | White to off-white fibrous or granular powder | White powder |
| Methoxy | 28.0-30.0% | 28.6% |
| Hydroxypropoxy | 7.0-12.0% | 8.9% |
| Loss on drying | ≤5.0% | 4.0% |
| Residue on ignition | ≤1.5% | 1.2% |
| PH | 5.5-8.0 | 6.1 |
| Product parameters | |
| Cas number: | 9004-65-3 |
| Appearance: | White to off-white fibrous or granular powder |
| Purity: | K4M(19~24%); E30(28~30%) |
| Package details: | 25kg/drum |
| Brand: | Fortunachem |
Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (HPMC) is a semi-synthetic, inert, and viscoelastic polymer derived from cellulose. It is widely used as a thickener, emulsifier, binder, and film-former in:
Pharmaceuticals: In oral tablets as a coating agent and controlled-release matrix.
Food Industry: As a thickener and stabilizer in products like ice cream and sauces.
Construction: In cement-based mortars and plasters to improve workability and water retention.
Personal Care: In cosmetics like shampoos and creams for its texture-enhancing properties.
It is odorless, tasteless, and non-toxic, dissolving in cold water and forming clear gels.
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