Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose (HPMC)
Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose (HPMC) is a methyl cellulose derivative made from natural renewable polymers, such as cotton or wood pulp. It is a white powder that is odorless, tasteless and non-toxic. It can dissolve in water and form a clear solution with a specific viscosity. With good stability even in alkaline environments, HPMC is widely used in dry-mixed mortar industry, oil drilling, detergent, paint and coatings.
Maissen provides different grades of HPMC for different applications:
▶ Construction Grade HPMC
Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose HPMC is used in the construction industry as a water-retaining agent and retarder to increase the bonding strength and workability.
▶ Detergent Grade HPMC
Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose HPMC has thickening and antifreeze effects in shampoos and shower gels, and has water retention and good film-forming properties for hair and skin.
▶ Paint and Coatings Grade HPMC
Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose HPMC as a protective colloid shows good water retention and thickness in paint and coating.
▶ Oil Drilling Grade HPMC
Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose HPMC provides fine gel, salt resistance, excellent sand-carrying property.
Series of Construction Grade HPMC
HPMC Series | Description | Viscosity (NDJ-1, 2% solution, 20℃) | Viscosity (Brookfield RV, 2% solution,20℃) | Applications |
| Mailose MP 400 | HPMC with low viscosity | 320-480cps | - | Self-leveling mortar |
| Mailose MP 40K(S) | construction grade HPMC with low viscosity | 32000-48000cps | 15000-25000cps | Joint filler, Masonry mortar, Wall putty(Skim coat), Cement/Gypsum based plaster |
| Mailose MP 75K(S) | construction grade HPMC with medium viscosity | 60000-90000cps | 30000-40000cps | Masonry mortar, Wall putty(Skim coat), Tile adhesive, EIFS mortar, Gypsum spray plaster, Plaster and render |
| Mailose MP 100K(S) | construction grade HPMC with high viscosity | 80000-120000cps | 45000-55000cps | Wall putty/Plaster, EIFS surface mortar, Joint filler |
| Mailose MP 150K(S) | HPMC with high viscosity | 120000-180000cps | 55000-65000cps | Cement/gysum based wall putty(skim coat), Tile adhesive, EIFS mortar, Joint filler |
| Mailose MP 200K(S) | construction grade HPMC with high viscosity | 160000-220000cps | 70000-80000cps | Cement/gysum based wall putty(skim coat), Tile adhesive, EIFS mortar |
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Applications of HPMC Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose
● Tile adhesive
● Skim coat(wall putty)
● Self-leveling mortar
● Joint compound
● Gypsum spray plaster
● EIFS surface mortar
● EIFS adhesive mortar
● Cement or gypsum based plaster
● Cement or gypsum based one coat
● Block laying adhesive
● Cosmetic products
● Detergents and cleaners
● Home care products
● Oil drilling
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Performance of HPMC Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose
Specification of HPMC Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose
ITEM | SPECIFICATIONS |
Color | White to cream |
Odor | Odorless |
Water Solubility | Soluble |
Methoxy | 19.0-24.0% |
Hydroxypropoxy | 4.0-12.0% |
Loss on drying | ≤5% |
PH | 4.0-8.0 |
Viscosity （Test method:NDJ-1,2% solution） | 400-200000cps |
Construction grade HPMC is available for wall putty, construction chemicals, putty coating, dry mix mortar, tile adhesive, EIFS, wall plaster, block adhesive and etc.. Welcome to check our wide range of construction grade HPMC below to get more information you need with a click.
How to Judge the Quality of Construction Grade HPMC?
● Whiteness
Although whiteness does not determine whether HPMC is easy to use, and if a whitening agent is added in the production process, it will affect its quality. However, most of the good products have good whiteness.
● Fineness
The fineness of HPMC is generally 80 mesh and 100 mesh, and 120 mesh is less. The finer the fineness, the better.
● Transmittance
Put hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) in water to form a transparent colloid, and look at its transmittance.
● Weight
The larger the proportion, the heavier the better. The specific gravity is large, generally because the hydroxypropyl content in it is high, and the hydroxypropyl content is high, so the water retention is better.
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Jinan Maissen New Material Co.,Ltd is a reliable construction grade HPMC (Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose) manufacturer and supplier in China, supplying various specifcations of HPMC for different applications especially to United Kingdom, South American countries, Latin America, India, Thailand, Philipines, Uruguay and other countries. Please contact us to get more information of construction grade HPMC solutions. MAISSEN is always open up to any inquires and suggestions.
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