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(Hydroxypropyl)methyl cellulose

Synonym(s):

2-Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose ether

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CAS Number:
9004-65-3
MDL number:
MFCD00131360
UNSPSC Code:
12352201
NACRES:
NA.25

form

powder

Quality Level

100

composition

hydroxylpropoxyl content, ~9%

color

faint beige

viscosity

~15 mPa.s, 2 % in H2O(25 °C)

solubility

water: 100 mg/10 mL, clear, colorless

storage temp.

room temp

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Application

(Hydroxypropyl)methyl cellulose (HPMC), an inert viscoelastic polymer is used as an emulsifier, thickening and suspending agent similar to animal gelatin. HPMC is used in the development of controlled-delivery medicament.
Thickener for aqueous and non-aqueous systems, clear films with grease resistance, binders, lubricants, steric stabilizer and water retention aid.

Features and Benefits

Dissolves in water, undergoes reversible gelation upon heating, non-ionic, does not complex with ionic species and is surface active and enzyme resistant. Solutions are pseudoplastic.

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Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk_germany

WGK 1

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)

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