HPMC

Key Features

• Water-soluble and non-ionic

• Excellent thickening, gelling, and stabilizing properties

• Forms transparent films and coatings

• High thermal and pH stability

• Improves texture and consistency of formulations

• Suitable for vegetarian and vegan products

• Compliant with food and pharmaceutical standards (depending on grade)

Applications

• Food Industry: Thickener, emulsifier, stabilizer, gluten-free and vegetarian meat analogs

• Pharmaceutical Industry: Tablet binder, film coating, controlled-release agent

• Construction Industry: Cement, mortar, plaster additives for improved workability

• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Thickener, stabilizer, film-forming agent, moisturizer

• Other Industrial Uses: Adhesives, coatings, paints

Typical Specifications

• Appearance: White to off-white powder

• Methoxy content: 19–24% (customizable)

• Hydroxypropyl content: 4–12% (customizable)

• Viscosity (2% aqueous solution at 20°C): 50–4000 mPa·s (customizable)

• Moisture: ≤ 5%

• pH (1% aqueous solution): 5.0–8.0

• Heavy metals: ≤ 20 ppm

• Microbiology: Compliant with food/pharma standards