Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC)

Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, commonly known as HPMC for short, is a versatile and widely used chemical ingredient derived from cellulose, which is the main structural component of plants. It is a type of cellulose ether commonly used in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, detergents, personal care, food, and building materials.

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HPMC is a white or yellowish, odorless, tasteless, and non-toxic powder that is soluble in cold water. It can efficiently help to form gels, thicken solutions, and stabilize surfactant emulsions, making it a valuable addition to many detergents and personal care products, such as laundry detergent liquid, dishwashing liquid, shampoos, body wash, and lotion.

Features & Benefits: 

• Solubility: HPMC is highly soluble in cold water and can form gels, making it suitable for use in a wide range of products.
• Thickening and stabilizing: HPMC is able to thicken and stabilize solutions, emulsions, and suspensions, making it useful in products such as detergents, personal care products, and cosmetics.
• Film-forming: HPMC can form films when applied to surfaces, making it useful as a protective coating or film-forming agent in a variety of products.
• Non-toxic: HPMC is generally considered to be non-toxic and safe for use in a variety of products.
• Non-irritant: HPMC is generally non-irritating to the skin and mucous membranes, making it suitable for use in personal care products and pharmaceuticals.
• pH-stable: HPMC is stable over a wide range of pH values, making it suitable for use in products with varying pH levels.
• Shelf-stable: HPMC is stable over a wide range of temperatures and humidity levels, making it suitable for use in products with a long shelf life.
• Versatility: HPMC has a wide range of applications in industries such as pharmaceuticals, food, cosmetics, and building materials, making it a highly versatile ingredient.

Stability/Shelf life:

Stable at an extensive pH range and suitable for use in acidic and alkaline environments.

Pack in tight-closed containers(drums or tanks); Store in a dry, ventilated and cool place; Kept away from direct sun and water.

Under proper storage conditions, the shelf life of Yeser® HPMC is 24 months.

Recommended dosage:

The recommended dosage of Yeser® HPMC in detergents and personal care products is 0.1%-10.0%.

Also known as:

• Hypromellose
• Methyl Cellulose
• Methocel
• Methylhydroxypropylcellulose
• Cellulose gum

Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose (HPMC) is a white or nearly white fibrous powder or granule with excellent cold water solubility. HPMC belongs to non-ionic cellulose ether, which is non-electrically charged in aqueous solution, so it is stable and has good compatibility with other excipients or APIs. HPMC has a wide range of uses due to its different molecular weights and viscosities, which make it possess the properties of adhesion, thickening, suspending aid, emulsification, and film-forming. Today, HPMC is seamlessly integrated into a wide range of products as a binder.

Analysing HPMC as a binder core

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Essentially, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose is a chemically modified form of cellulose. Cellulose is a naturally occurring polymer found in the cell walls of plants. Through a complex chemical process, cellulose undergoes a structural transformation, resulting in HPMC formation. This chemical upgrade gives HPMC many features that make it an excellent binder. Kemox HPMC is mainly used as a binder in the following industries:

In the construction industry, HPMC is key to a wide range of formulations. As a binder, it enhances the adhesion between particles, thereby improving the durability of materials such as mortars, grouts and tile adhesives. In the use of paints and coatings it prevents pigment settling and enhances the overall stability of the formulation. Its bonding ability helps the pigments to spread evenly, resulting in a smooth and uniform finish. In the pharmaceutical industry, HPMC can help make bonded tablets with consistent drug content by facilitating the aggregation of active ingredients. Its role in controlled-release formulations demonstrates its versatility in achieving specific drug-release characteristics. In the food industry, HPMC is used as a binder in processed foods such as sausages and meat products. It increases viscosity and stability and ensures uniform distribution of ingredients. The inert nature of HPMC makes it an excellent choice for food binders, as it does not affect the mouthfeel of the final product.

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Promoting the role of HPMC in more industries

HPMC is now used as a binder to enhance cohesion and improve product quality, performance, and sustainability. As industries continue to evolve, HPMC will be found in more and more industries. Kemox will always be at the forefront of innovation, committed to bringing new applications and possibilities.

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