- Introduction
- HPMC's safety significance lies in its ability to provide a barrier against contaminants while maintaining user comfort. It serves as a key component in the production of PPE, particularly masks, where it enhances filtration efficiency and breathability. This material ensures that healthcare professionals are protected from airborne pathogens, thereby reducing the risk of infections during patient care.
- In the cosmetics industry, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose is commonly used in skincare and haircare products
hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. It is often added to lotions, creams, and shampoos to improve their texture and viscosity. HPMC is also used as a film-forming agent in some cosmetic products, helping to create a protective barrier on the skin or hair.
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(1) Construction industry: As a water-retaining agent and retarder of cement mortar, it makes the mortar pumpable. Use plaster, gypsum, putty powder or other building materials as adhesives to improve the applicability and prolong the operation time. It can be used to paste ceramic tile, marble, plastic decoration, paste reinforcing agent, and reduce the amount of cement. The water-retaining property of HPMC prevents the slurry from cracking due to drying too fast after smearing and enhances the strength.




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Methyl cellulose is a water-soluble polymer made from cellulose. It is used as a thickener, emulsifier and stabilizer in foods and cosmetics. HPMC is a water-soluble polymer made from cellulose modified with hydroxypropyl groups. It is used as a thickener, emulsifier and stabilizer in foods, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Both methyl cellulose and HPMC are widely used and have a variety of applications. However, HPMC is more commonly used in building materials than methyl cellulose.
As soon as a product is labeled as vegetarian or vegan, consumers immediately get the impression that there’s something inherently good or natural about it, or that it’s somehow better for their health. However, the recent discussions about vegetarian meat substitutes have shown that this is not necessarily true. Such is the case for HPMC hard capsules. They’re vegan, made from cellulose fiber and therefore regarded as natural.