Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose(HPMC)
Basic infomation:
INCI name: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Trade name: Yeser® HPMC
CAS No.: 9004-65-3
Molecular formula:(C10H18O6)n
Source: 3rd-party commissioned manufacturing
Standard executed: GB/T 34263
Packaging: in 25kg woven bags.
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.
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
| Items | Standards |
|---|---|
| Classification | Thickening agent |
| Appearance (25℃) | White or off-white powder |
| Hydroxypropyl content, % | 7.5~12.0 |
| Methoxy content, % | 28.0~30.0 |
| Gelling point (2% aqueous solution), ℃ | 58.0~64.0 |
| Ash (With sulfate) content, % | ≤5.0 |
| Water content, % | ≤5.0 |
| Light transmittance (2% aqueous solution), % | ≥50 |
| Residue on sieve (180μm standard sieve), % | ≤5 |
| pH value (1% aqueous solution, 25℃) | 5.0~8.5 |
| Viscosity Brookfield (2% aqueous solution) | ≥70000 mPa.s |
| Viscosity NDJ (2% aqueous solution) | 160000~240000 mPa.s |
| Ingredient | Wt, % (as is) | Function |
|---|---|---|
| 0.26% | Neutralizer | |
| 2.0% | Primary Surfactant | |
| 8.0% | Primary Surfactant | |
| 1.5% | Secondary Surfactant | |
| 0.5% | Secondary Surfactant | |
| 0.1% | Chelating agent | |
| Fragrance, Dye, Preservatives | q.s. | Additives |
| Deionized water | q.s. to 100% | Solvent, Carrier |
| q.s. to achieve desired vicosity | Thickener | |
| 0.1%~0.3% | Viscosity enhancer | |
| q.s. to achieve desired pH(7-8) | pH Adjuster |
| Ingredient | Wt, % (as is) | Function |
|---|---|---|
| 0.2% | Neutralizer | |
| 1.5% | Primary Surfactant | |
| 3.0% | Primary Surfactant | |
| 1.0% | Secondary Surfactant | |
| 0.2% | Chelating agent | |
| Fragrance, Dye, Preservatives | q.s. | Additives |
| Deionized water | q.s. to 100% | Solvent, Carrier |
| 0.3% | Thickener | |
| q.s. to achieve desired vicosity | Thickener | |
| q.s. to achieve desired pH(7-8) | pH Adjuster |
Frequently Asked Questions
We don’t produce Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose by ourselves, yet we are not simply trading it.
We have signed a Third-party Toll-manufacturing Agreement with a leading manufacturer who contract manufactures it for us, as per our demand and requirements.
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) is generally considered to be safe for use in leave-on products, such as hair conditioner. It is a non-toxic and non-irritating ingredient that is widely used in a variety of personal care products, including hair care products.
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